4 West 6th Street
HISTORY
Developed as a historic space to honor the first settlers of Lawrence.
The park was named to honor the first Governor of the State of Kansas, Charles Robinson.
Robinson Park is owned by Douglas County and maintained by the Lawrence Parks, Recreation and Culture Department.
On August 29, 2023, a ceremony was held to return the Sacred Red Rock, In´zhúje´waxóbe, to the Kaw Nation. The following day, the Sacred Red Rock was transported to storage. In late June 2024, In´zhúje´waxóbe was “rematriated” — returned to Kaw Land in Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park.
Description of Park
Robinson Park lies near the Kaw River Bridge.
The one-acre park contains two benches, which allows visitors to take a break and observe the area. The benches are in memory of Erma Fischer McCoy and Ivan D. Rowe by Elfriede Fischer Rowe, D. Tom Jones, and Sally Rowe Jones.
The walkways and benches provide a river view overlooking the dam.
The amenities of the park include:
- Benches
Shelters
There are no shelters located in Robinson 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.