1040 Home Circle
HISTORY
The City established this one-acre park in 1998 as part of a Community Development Block Grant. The Parks and Recreation Department teamed with the Neighborhood Resource Department to create this tot lot when the Neighborhood Resource Department provided the play equipment, and LPRD agreed to maintain the area.
The park’s name, HAND, is an acronym for Housing and Neighborhood Development.
DESCRIPTION OF PARK
Sitting on the curve of Home Circle, HAND Parks serves as a space for the entire neighborhood. The playground equipment and basketball courts provide an area for play, while a winding path and shade trees allow an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the outdoors.
The amenities of the park include:
- Playground equipment
- Basketball courts
- Benches
SHELTERS
There are no shelters located in HAND Park.
If you are looking to reserve an outdoor shelters and/or indoor facility, reservations are taken at any of the community recreation centers including the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; or Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane. For questions or more information on Special Use Permits, please call the Administrative Office at (785) 832-3450 or email parksrec@lawrenceks.org. See our shelter rentals page for more information on renting these facilities or call (785) 832-7920.