Parks & Recreation News
Monday, August 11, 2008FALL ENROLLMENT ONGOING
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is continuing its fall enrollment for programs and activities. Fall classes and programs were included this year with the summer programs in the 2008 Summer/Fall Activities Guide.
Individuals may pick up a copy of the guide at any Parks and Recreation Department facility 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 Dr., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2700 W. 27th St., Eagle Bend Golf Course, 1250 E. 902 Rd., South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St. or the Administrative Office, 947 New Hampshire St., Suite 200B. An online version can currently be found online at www.lprd.org.
Citizens have several options for enrolling for classes including: registering online, faxing, mailing or visiting a neighborhood recreation center or the Indoor Aquatic Center. Online enrollment can be accessed from a link on the Lawrence Parks and Recreation website at www.lprd.org.
The department has developed over 400 programs and activities in which citizens of all ages may participate this fall. Programs and activities range from swim lessons to dance, from adult volleyball to computer classes. Fall classes begin the week of Sept. 7.
All program registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certain classes and programs have minimum or maximum enrollment. Registration is required before the first class. Waiting lists will be formed when programs are filled and every attempt will be made to accommodate people on waiting lists.
Discounts are available for adults over 60 years of age for a majority of classes, and the department also has a youth scholarship program for those needing assistance with payment. Scholarship applications are available at all recreation centers. No one meeting scholarship criteria will be denied participation in any department program.
For addition information regarding Park and Recreation activities, contact the department at 785-832-3450.
Prepared by Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458
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