Hobbs Park
702 East 11th StreetHISTORY
The late Myra B. Hobbs, a resident of Lawrence, left in her will
approximately $70,000 to the City of Lawrence. The money was to
be used specifically to purchase land for the purpose of
creating a city park.
In her will, Mrs. Hobbs directed the
City of Lawrence to purchase land existing "east of Massachusetts
Street at a location between 6th Street and 15th Street." She also
expressed the park should be named to
honor her late husband, Earl Hobbs.
Hobbs Park lies were a City garage (a Quonset hut) once stood at 10th
and Delawre Sts. The Quonset hut was converted into a neighborhood
recreation center, until it was torn down to make park renovations from the
bequest of Myra Hobbs.
The hut served as a neighborhood center until
East Lawrence Recreation Center in
Edgewood Park was constructed in the mid-70s.
Also included in the park is Municipal Stadium.
DESCRIPTION OF PARK
Hobbs Park is home to a softball field, also known as Municipal Stadium.
In addition, a playground area is available for children, along with
a picnic shelter and basketball court.
The Murphy-Bromelsick house, also known as the John Speer Farmstead Site,
is located in Hobbs Park.
The amenities of the park include:
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Basketball Court
- Playground Equipment
- Historic Murphy-Bromelsick House
SHELTERS
There is one shelters located in Hobbs Park.
The amenities of the shelter include:
- Electricity
- Barbeque Grill
- Picnic Tables (capacity: 40-50 people)
- Drinking Fountain
Reservations for outdoor shelters and indoor facilities are taken at any of the
community recreation centers 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 Drive and South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
See our shelter rentals page
for more information on renting these facilites or call 832-7920.
