Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department summer concert series continues this week. Lawrence City Band continues its summer concert series 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at the William Kelly Bandstand in … Read More
Indoor Aquatic Center to ‘Wave the Wheat” over the weekend
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division will be the site of the Aquahawks’ Wave the Wheat Swim Meet, Friday-Sunday, July 7-9, at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive. The … Read More
Health Advisory Issued for tributary/water shed area near 6th Street and Monterey Way
The City of Lawrence has issued a stream and health advisory for the tributary/water shed that runs north and south of 6th Street just west of Monterey Way. The health advisory … Read More
Intersection of 24th Street & Ousdahl Road to be closed for street repair
The intersection of 24th Street & Ousdahl Road will be closed from July 5th to July 31st for the installation of new water and storm sewer lines related to the … Read More
Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with LPRD
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department encourages the community to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month throughout the month of July. Parks and Recreation is an integral part of the City of … Read More
Lifelong recreation to provide advanced aerobics class
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an aerobic dance class designed to improve health through dancing. Aerobic Dance Exercise will be held 8:50-9:50 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, July … Read More
No changes for solid waste collection the week of the Independence Day holiday
There will be no changes to residential solid waste collection service next week due to the holiday. Tuesday residential customers’ trash, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on Tuesday, … Read More
City offices closed, service alterations set for July 4th holiday
All city offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. No changes are planned in the solid waste route schedules. Residential trash, recycling, and yard waste collection service will run … Read More
Class on cooking with dairy upcoming
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Lifelong Recreation is offering the opportunity to learn the chemistry and versatility of milk. Delicious Dairy will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, … Read More
City of Lawrence closes real estate transaction to acquire the Santa Fe Station
The City of Lawrence has closed on the real estate transaction with the BNSF Railway to acquire the Santa Fe Station. The transaction involves the BNSF Railway donating the building … Read More
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department Presents Dance Party Camp
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department continues its instructional dance programs with a week of dance parties. Dance Party Camp will take place 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 10-14, at the Community … Read More
LPRD/G-Force Athletics continue collaboration with Tumbling and Trampoline Camp
Lawrence Parks and Recreation, along with G-Force Athletics will be holding a Tumbling and Trampoline Camp designed for beginning and intermediate tumblers. Trampoline and Trampoline Camp will be held 9-11 … Read More
City band summer concert series continues tomorrow night, brown bag Thursday
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department summer concert series continues this week. Lawrence City Band continues its summer concert series 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the William Kelly Bandstand in … Read More
Lifelong fitness workshop benefits recovery process
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering On A Roll – Self-Myofascial Release, a modern approach to exercise that uses core muscles and trigger points to treat skeletal muscle immobility … Read More
Public reception for Director of Parks & Recreation candidates
There will be a public reception to meet the three candidates on Tuesday, June 27th at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane, in the Legacy Room from 6-8 pm. … Read More
Camp combines LPRD/Mad Science Kansas City’s young engineering programs
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, along with Mad Science of Kansas City, will give youth the opportunity to explore the many fields of engineering, including; mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical and … Read More
Summer Fest to be held Sunday
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Summer Fest arts and crafts festival will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in historic South Park. This annual outdoor craft show … Read More
Turn lane onto Naismith to close
The left hand turn lane from 23rd Street onto northbound Naismith Drive will be closed beginning Friday, June 23rd through Monday June 26th. A contractor for the Utilities Department will … Read More
City Manager announces three finalists for Lawrence Director of Parks & Recreation position
Lawrence City Manager Tom Markus announced today that the search for a new Parks & Recreation director has been narrowed to three finalists. The individuals moving forward in this selection … Read More
City to begin tagging illegally parked bikes downtown
Beginning Monday, June 19, the City of Lawrence will begin tagging bikes illegally parked in the right-of-way with a printed informational and educational “ticket.” The “ticket,” images attached below, provides … Read More
