Welcome to City of Overbrook, Kansas City of Overbrook, Kansas...Don't Overlook Overbrook!

In the City of Overbrook, Kansas, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Overbrook, Kansas a wonderful place to call home.

Overbrook was founded in 1886 by W. T. Coffman and J. B. Fairchild. Both men set aside 30 acres for the city. The name Overbrook came from the foreman on the railroad building the railroad line. Overbrook, Pennsylvania, was his hometown. For more information and history about Overbrook check out our About Us page.

City Hall Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm. Closed from 12:30-1:30 for lunch.

Municipal Court

Phone Number: 785-665-7230. Municipal Court is held the 3rd Friday at 10:30am at City Hall. For more information, visit the Municipal Court Page.

City Code

Click here to search the Ordinances of the City of Overbrook, Kansas. If you have any questions, contact City Hall.

Consumer Confidence Report

You can access the Water Quality Report at this link: http://krwa.net/ccr/Overbrook/ or contact us for a copy.

Imagine a Day Without Water: The Value of Water and the Teams Who Keep It Flowing

October 01, 2026

Imagine starting your day without water.  No shower. No coffee. No flushing the toilet. No clean dishes. No laundry. No water for pets. No safe way to cook, wash hands, clean a cut, fill a school water bottle, or keep a business running as usual.

For most of us, water is so reliable that it almost disappears into the background. We turn on the faucet and expect it to be there. We trust that toilets will flush, fire hydrants will work, schools will have safe water, restaurants can prepare food, hospitals can clean and sanitize, and local businesses can open their doors.

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