Parks & Recreation News
Tuesday, November 25, 20082009 WINTER/SPRING ACTIVITIES GUIDE TO BE RELEASED
LAWRENCE- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the release of the 2009 Winter/Spring Activities Guide, listing class offerings and activities to be held throughout the winter and spring months.
The 2009 Winter/Spring Activities Guide will be distributed through the Sunday, Nov. 30, edition of the Lawrence Journal-World, as well as 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, 2730 Harper St.; Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 902 Rd. South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St. and the Administrative Office, 947 New Hampshire St., Suite 200B.
An advanced copy of the guide can be viewed on the department’s Web site, www.lprd.org.
Citizens have several options for registering for classes including online, mailing or visiting a department facility. Online enrollment will begin Sunday, Nov. 30, at www.lprd.org. Parks and Recreation facilities will begin taking winter/spring registrations beginning Monday, Dec. 1.
The department has developed more than 450 programs and activities in which citizens may participate. Programs and activities range from swim lessons to irrigation conservation for adults.
This year’s activities guide cover features a footpath at Prairie Park Nature Center near Mary’s Lake. A feature story, Nature’s Playground, provides information on the changing landscape of children’s exercise and the growing disconnect between youth and nature. All program registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certain classes and programs have minimum and 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 age 60 and older, and the department also has a scholarship program for youth programs and activities through the Wee Folks Scholarship Fund. Scholarship applications are available at all recreation centers and online on the department’s Web site.
For addition information regarding Park and Recreation activities, contact the department at 785-832-3450.
Prepared by Chris Bristow, 785-832-3458
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