Overland Park is the epitome of Kansas in spirit, landscapes, and life philosophies. It's home to numerous beautiful parks, including Shawnee Mission Park, which boasts lake swimming, nature trails, and good fishing, and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, which is a newer arboretum that's home to 13 sprawling gardens, 180 acres of prairie, and hiking trails featuring rocky bluffs.