Friends of the Park

Due to the ongoing winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions.

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Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department recognizes individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that make contributions in support of department programs, activities and developments through the Friends of the Park program.

Gifts range from equipment and program support to parcels of land for park development. Volunteer service hours, as well as donations to the Wee Folks Scholarship Fund, the Memorial Tree Program and other gift-in-kind services are also included in the recognition program.

For more information or to make a contribution, contact:

      Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department
      P.O. Box 708
      Lawrence KS 66044
      (785) 832-3450

Larger gifts for Parks, Recreation and Culture are also accepted through the Douglas County Community Foundation.