May 7, 2021
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will expand hours at the City’s community recreation centers and nature center beginning Monday, May 10.
The following are the hours facilities will be open beginning Monday.
Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. (785) 832-7920
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday –Friday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
Registration – Same as listed above
East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. (785) 832-7950
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday –Friday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
Registration – Same as listed above
Public Showers – Noon – 3 p.m. Tuesday and Friday
Holcom Park Recreation Center (785) 832-7940
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday –Friday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday
Registration – Same as listed above
Sports Pavilion Lawrence®, 100 Rock Chalk Lane (785) 330-7355
7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Friday
7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
1-9 p.m. Sunday
Registration – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
The nature center will expand its hours for public visitation beginning Monday, May 10, to the following:
Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. (785) 832-7980
Closed – Monday
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Tuesday- Saturday
1-4 p.m. Sunday
The Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive, will continue to be open for only lap swimming and warm water workouts. The zero-depth and children’s area will continue to be closed for open swim.
The hours are:
Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive (785) 832-7946 (SWIM)
Lap Swimming
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
1-6 p.m. Sunday
Warm Water Workout
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday-Friday
Registration 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Masks will continue to be required for everyone at all times in any recreation facility. This will include when working out with weights and cardio equipment, as well as any class or activity, including fitness classes. Masks must be worn while in the aquatic center; however, they may be removed when in the water. Touchless temperature checks will continue to be available for all entering a facility. Sports Pavilion Lawrence® will use keycards for entry. All other facilities will have sign-in sheets, requiring name and phone number for any contact tracing that may need to occur.
With additional hours being added and the summer season upcoming, the department is looking for individuals to join its team. To see all positions available, especially temporary, seasonal positions for summer, please visit: https://lawrenceks.org/jobs. With the Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., opening in June lifeguards and swim instructors are also needed.
As the conditions surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to change, the City wants to assure everyone that it is closely monitoring the latest information and will make necessary changes as warranted. The health and safety of our community and employees will continue to be our top priority.
For more information, please contact the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Administration, parksrec@lawrenceks.org or (785) 832-3450.