Parks & Recreation News
Tuesday, October 30, 2007RECREATION CENTERS TO CLOSE EARLY TOMORROW
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, Facilities Operations Division will close the community recreation centers at 5 p.m. tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Oct. 31, for Halloween. click for more.
Friday, October 26, 2007
SPACE STILL REMAINS IN CLASS FOR YOUNG MAD SCIENTISTS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to accept enrollment in Science- Preschool Style, a class for children ages 4-6 taught by the experts from Mad Science of Kansas City. click for more.
Friday, October 26, 2007
DEVICTOR PARK DEDICATION TODAY
LAWRENCE – The dedication of the new park in west Lawrence, DeVictor Park, 1100 George Williams Way, will be held at 4 p.m. today. click for more.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
NATURE CENTER TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABILITY DISPLAY
LAWRENCE – Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., will soon become a place of education for homeowners interested in sustainable landscaping. Volunteers will develop a display landscaping bed with examples of Earth- friendly, low-impact plantings and maintenance techniques. click for more.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
HALLOWEEN EVENTS HOSTED THIS WEEKEND
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two safe trick-or-treating opportunities for children. click for more.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
KIDS LEARN HEALTHY HABITS IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to accept enrollment in Stretch N’ Grow, “the fabulously fun fitness program for kids.” click for more.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
EVENT REMINDER: SESQUICENTENNIAL POINT DEDICATION TODAY
LAWRENCE – The dedication of Sesquicentennial Point will be held at 4 p.m. today. The ceremony will be at The Point, located at 6000 W. 27th St., which is located on the City’s leased property from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. click for more.
TURKEY TROT ENTRIES BEING ACCEPTED
LAWRENCE- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Turkey Trot, 5K run/walk, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, on the campus of Haskell Indian Nations University. click for more.
Friday, October 19, 2007
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST SWIM MEET, ALTER LAP SWIMMING TIMES
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., will host the Annual Olathe Aquatics Swim Meet Friday through Sunday, Oct. 26-28. click for more.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
DEVICTOR PARK DEDICATION TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE – The dedication of the new park in west Lawrence, DeVictor Park, 1100 George Williams Way, will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. click for more.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
FITNESS FUN PREPARES CHILDREN FOR SPORTS
LAWRENCE – Attention parents of future all stars: Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Fitness Fun class will give 4-6 year-old children a chance to work on the basic motor skills he or she needs for sports participation. click for more.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
SESQUICENTENNIAL POINT DEDICATION UPCOMING
LAWRENCE – The dedication of Sesquicentennial Point will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. The ceremony will be at The Point, located at 6000 W. 27th St., which is located on the City’s leased property from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. click for more.
Monday, October 15, 2007
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO EXTEND HOURS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., will adjust its hours on Friday, Oct. 19, when children who attend Lawrence’s public schools have the day off. click for more.
Friday, October 12, 2007
BRUSH DROP OFF SITE CLOSED DUE TO FIRE
LAWRENCE- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s wood debris drop off site at 1420 E. 11th St., will be closed tomorrow due to a brush fire at the site. click for more.
CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering several Halloween-themed events for both children and the entire family to enjoy in a safe environment. click for more.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
CLINTON LAKE SOFTBALL COMPLEX BATTING CAGES CLOSED UNTIL SPRING
LAWRENCE-The batting cages at the Clinton Lake Softball Complex, 5101 Speicher Rd., have been closed for the season. click for more.
