Parks & Recreation News
Wednesday, July 24, 2007FALL ENROLLMENT APPROACHING
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the release of its 2007 Fall Activities Guide, which lists classes and activities that will be held throughout the fall season.
The 2007 Fall Activities Guide will be distributed through the Sunday, July 29, edition of the Lawrence Journal-World. It will also be available Friday, July 27, at all Parks and Recreation Department facilities 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. and South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
An online version can currently be found at www.lprd.org.
Citizens have several options for registering for classes including faxing, mailing or visiting a neighborhood recreation center or the Indoor Aquatic Center beginning Monday, July 30. Online enrollment can be accessed from a link on the Lawrence Parks and Recreation website at www.lprd.org. Online enrollment begins Sunday, July 29.
The department has developed over 400 programs and activities in which citizens of all ages may participate. Programs and activities range from swim lessons to dance, from adult volleyball to computer classes.
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, 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.
Fall classes begin the week of Sept. 10. 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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