Robinson Park
4 West 6th StreetHISTORY
Developed as a historic space to honor the first settelers of Lawrence.
The park was named to honor the first Governor of the State of Kansas,
Charles Robinson.
Description of Park
Robinson Park lies near the Kaw River Bridge.
The one-acre park is the site of a 400,000 year old boulder, also
known as Shunganunga, that came from South Dakota and is the result of
a glacier. Located in Robinson Park are two plates, which gives the names
of the first settelers in 1854.
The park contains two benches, which allows visitors to take a break
and observe the area. The benches are in memory of Erma Fischer McCoy
and Ivan D. Rowe by Elfriede Fischer Rowe, D. Tom Jones, and Sally Rowe Jones.
The walkways and benches provide a river view overlooking the dam.
The amenities of the park include:
- Historic Rock
- Benches
Shelters
There are no shelters located in Robinson Park.
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.
