Contact Us
Below is the listing of Parks and Recreation Facilities and Offices; information regarding the LPRD Information Line; and a Staff Directory. If you have questions, please contact us.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Office | 1141 Massachusetts St. | (785) 832-3450 |
| Aquatics | 4706 Overland Drive | (785) 832-7946 |
| Cemeteries Oak Hill, Memorial Park and Maple Grove |
1141 Massachusetts St. | (785) 832-3451 |
| Community Building | 115 W. 11th St. | (785) 832-7920 |
| Eagle Bend Golf Course | 1250 E. 902 Rd. | (785) 748-0600 |
| East Lawrence Recreation Center | 1245 E. 15th St. | (785) 832-7950 |
| Employment Opportunities City of Lawrence Personnel |
City Hall-2nd Floor 6 6th St. |
(785) 832-3203 |
| Class Enrollment | 115 W. 11th St. | (785) 832-7920 |
| Online Enrollment | Online Enrollment Link | (785) 832-7920 |
| Facility Operations | 1141 Massachusetts St. | (785) 832-3450 |
| Holcom Park Recreation Center | 2700 W. 27th St. | (785) 832-7940 |
| Indoor Aquatic Center | 4706 Overland Drive | (785) 832-7946 |
| Carl Knox Natatorium | 19th and Louisiana Streets | (785) 832-7946 |
| Outdoor Aquatic Center | 727 Kentucky Street | (785) 832-7946 |
| Prairie Park Nature Center | 2730 Harper St. | (785) 832-7980 |
| Recreation Programming | 115 West 11th St. | (785) 832-7920 |
| Reservations Shelter/Facilities |
1141 Massachusetts St. | (785) 832-3450 |
| Special Events | 2700 W. 27th St. | (785) 832-7940 |
| Special Populations | 115 West 11th St. | (785) 832-7920 |
| Sports - Adult | 115 West 11th St. | (785) 832-7920 |
| Sports - Youth | 2700 W. 27th St. | (785) 832-7940 |
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Information Hotline
The information hotline serves as the community link for last minute information on adult sports, youth sports, outdoor classes and events.
The information hotline is structured to handle the high volumes of calls that occur with inclement weather. By calling (785) 832-7999, participants will be able to hear softball and baseball field conditions, including game and class cancellations and reschedules and schedule adjustments at the Lawrence Aquatic Center.
The information hotline serves only Lawrence Parks and Recreation programs.
The information hotline also serves as a source of department up-to-date information and current schedules.
| Category | Phone Number | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Sports Cancellations | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1123 |
| Adult Sports Rescheduling | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1124 |
| Youth Sports Cancellations | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1125 |
| Youth Sports Rescheduling | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1126 |
| Aquatics Division | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1132 |
| Class Enrollment | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1129 |
| Special Events | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1130 |
| Special Populations | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1128 |
| Prairie Park Nature Center | (785) 832-7999 | ext. 1127 |
Staff by Building
Parks & Recreation Staff
The following list contains contact information for employees of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Administrative Office
Located at 1141 Massachusetts St. General Number (785) 832-3450
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Ernie Shaw Interim Director Assistant Director |
eshaw@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3453 |
| Mark Hecker Assistant Director |
mhecker@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3454 |
| Jimmy Gibbs Recreation/Aquatics Manager |
jgibbs@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3448 |
| Tim Laurent Recreation Operations Manager |
tlaurent@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3452 |
| Roger Steinbrock Marketing |
rsteinbrock@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3458 |
| Karen Risner
Administrative Support |
krisner@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3455 |
| Amy Chávez Administrative Support |
achavez@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3451 |
| Paula Craig Administrative Support |
pcraig@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3450 |
Aquatic Division
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Madaus Aquatics Supervisor |
lmadaus@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Becky Childers Assistant Aquatics Supervisor |
bchilders@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Lisa Hughes Administrative Support |
lhughes@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Rachel Sullivan Programmer II |
rsullivan@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
Building & Aquatic Facility Maintenance
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Applegate Facility Maintenance Supervisor |
lapplegate@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7960 |
Community Building
Located at 115 West 11th St. General Number (785) 832-7920
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Annette Deghand Special Populations Supervisor |
adeghand@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7908 |
| Paige Moore Adult Sports Supervisor |
lmoore@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7907 |
| Jo Ellis Recreation Programs Supervisor |
jellis@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7920 |
| June Morton Administrative Support |
jmorton@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7920 |
| Robert Wilson Recreation Center Programmer |
rwilson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7920 |
Construction, Electric, HVAC Division
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| John Gress Facility Maintenance Supervisor |
jgress@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7960 |
Eagle Bend Golf Course & Golf Learning Center
Located at 1250 East 902 Rd. General Number (785) 748-0600
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Darin Pearson Park District #1/Golf Operations Supervisor |
dpearson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7959 |
| Greg Dannevik Assistant Golf Operations Supervisor |
gdannevik@lawrenceks.org | (785) 748-0600 |
| Heath Bowman Assistant Golf Course Superintendent |
hbowman@lawrenceks.org | (785) 748-0519 |
East Lawrence Recreation Center
Located at 1245 East 15th St. General Number (785) 832-7950
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Schraeder Recreation Center Programmer |
rschraeder@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7950 |
Holcom Park Recreation Center
Located at 2700 West 27th St. General Number (785) 832-7940
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Reed Recreation Center Programmer |
jreed@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7940 |
| Duane Peterson Special Events Supervisor |
dpeterson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7949 |
| Lee Ice Youth Sports Supervisor |
ice@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7910 |
Landscaping & Forestry Division
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Miles Horticulture Manager |
cmiles@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7970 |
Prairie Park Nature Center
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Marty Birrell Nature Interpretive Supervisor |
mbirrell@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7980 |
Park/Maintenance District #1 (includes Athletic Fields and Golf Course)
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Darin Pearson Park District #1/Golf Operations Supervisor |
dpearson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7959 |
Park/Maintenance District #2
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan Green Park District #2 Supervisor |
rgreen@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7971 |
Park/Maintenance District #3 & Cemeteries
Oak Hill, Maple Grove and Memorial Park Cemeteries
Headquarter Location at 1517 E. 15th Street
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch Young Park District #3 Supervisor |
mlyoung@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3451 |
District #4
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Hennessey District #4 Supervisor |
phennessey@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7949 |
Alphabetical Listing
| Staff & Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Applegate Facility Maintenance Supervisor |
lapplegate@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7960 |
| Marty Birrell Nature Interpretive Supervisor |
mbirrell@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7980 |
| Heath Bowman Assistant Golf Course Superintendent |
hbowman@lawrenceks.org | (785) 748-0519 |
| Amy Chávez Administrative Support |
achavez@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3451 |
| Becky Childers Assistant Aquatics Supervisor |
bchilders@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Paula Craig Administrative Support |
pcraig@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3450 |
| Greg Dannevik Assistant Golf Operations |
gdannevik@lawrenceks.org | (785) 748-0600 |
| Annette Deghand Special Populations Supervisor |
adeghand@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7908 |
| Jo Ellis Recreation Programs Supervisor |
jellis@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7909 |
| Jimmy Gibbs Recreation/Aquatics Manager |
jgibbs@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3448 |
| Rowan Green Park District #2 Supervisor |
rgreen@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7971 |
| John Gress Facility Maintenance Supervisor |
jgress@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7960 |
| Mark Hecker Assistant Director |
mhecker@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3454 |
| Pat Hennessey District #4 Supervisor |
phennessey@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7949 |
| Lisa Hughes Administrative Support |
lhughes@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Lee Ice Youth Sports Supervisor |
ice@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7910 |
| Tim Laurent Recreation Operations Manager |
tlaurent@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3452 |
| Lori Madaus Aquatics Supervisor |
lmadaus@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Crystal Miles Horticulture Manager/ |
cmiles@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7970 |
| June Morton Administrative Support |
jmorton@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7920 |
| Darin Pearson Park District #1/Golf Operations Supervisor |
dpearson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 748-0519 |
| Duane Peterson Special Events Supervisor |
dpeterson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7949 |
| Jamie Reed Recreation Center Programmer |
jreed@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7940 |
| Karen Risner
Administrative Support |
krisner@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3455 |
| Ross Schraeder Recreation Center Programmer |
rschraeder@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7950 |
| Ernie Shaw Interim Director Assistant Director |
eshaw@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3453 |
| Roger Steinbrock Marketing |
rsteinbrock@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3458 |
| Rachel Sullivan Programmer II |
rsullivan@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7946 |
| Robert Wilson Recreation Center Programmer |
rwilson@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-7920 |
| Mitch Young Park District #3 Supervisor |
mlyoung@lawrenceks.org | (785) 832-3451 |
