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Classes/Programs/Events

Lawrence Parks and Recreation provides many opportunities for individuals to get involved in a host of activities. Through its divisions of Recreation Instruction, Special Events and Special Populations, LPRD offers a wide variety of activities, including: fitness; dance; martial arts; tennis; art; business/computers/personal finance; home and hobbies; language; music; pet care; family/personal health and well being, as well as a wide variey of programming for kids in art; dance; gymnastics; tennis; language; fitness; and other speical interests.

Special Events include: seasonal arts & crafts festivals; fun runs; fishing derbies; seasonal and holiday activities for kids and the summer playground program.

The Special Populations Division offers both adapted and intergrated leisure recreational activities and programs for all individuals with disablilities. The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department encourages individuals with disabilities to consider all programs offered by the department.



Recreation Classes

The Recreation Instruction Division offers over 150 classes each season. With highly diverse offerings, classes are available for infants through senior citizens. The division partners with many different agencies and businesses in the community to bring more resources and expertise to the classes and activities offered. The Recreation Instruction Division continues to add programs and activities to provide variety and new experiences to the Lawrence community.

The Recreation Instruction Division operates out of South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachuesetts St. You can contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction supervisor, at 785-832-7930.




Special Events

The Special Events Division operates out of Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St. For questions regarding special events, contact Duane Peterson, Special Events supervisor, at 785-832-7940.

To enroll, visit the online registration site.




Medical Form for camp enrollments (PDF)



Special Populations

The Special Populations Division operates out of the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.

If additional assistance is needed in selecting a program, please contact the Special Populations Division, Annette Deghand, special populations supervisor, at 832-7920.