East Lawrence
Recreation Center
located at 1245 East 15th Street
HISTORY
East Lawrence Recreation Center was built in 1979 as a 5,200 square
foot facility located in the heart of Lawrence's historic east side.
This 18,500 square foot recreation center later underwent $2 million of
renovations and reopened on March 15, 1997. The renovation project was
funded in part of the priority set with Lawrence's 1994 one-cent sales tax.
During facility renovations, $47,500 was allocated for original,
site-specific public art. The building hosts glass and ceramic
mosaics on the low, outdoor walls in the entry plaza. The
mosaics echo the building's bright colors and provide a welcoming
atmosphere for the building's entry.
Once inside, a collection of sculptures line the ceiling of the commons area.
DESCRIPTION
The East Lawrence Recreation Center is a popular place among all
members of the community, providing a comfortable and fun atmosphere
to the public. Visitors can enjoy everything from a game of basketball
to shooting pool at this recreation center.
The building hosts a gymnasium, fitness and weight room, game area,
multi-purpose room that houses LPRD's gymnastics program and meeting
room complete with kitchen. The facility is open daily to the public,
free of cost, and individuals may rent facility space for private events.
This facility is totally accessible. Facility features include:
- A Full-Size Gymnasium
- Locker/Shower Facilities
- Smaller Gymnasium used for the Department's Gymnastics Program
- Game Area (billiards, foosball, ping pong)
- Wellness/Weight Room with Cardio Equipment
- Meeting Room with Full-Size Kitchen
East Lawrence Recreation Center 1245 E. 15th St. (785) 832-7950 |
HOURS OF OPERATION
Office Hours:
- 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Sat)
Facility Hours:
- 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mon – Thur)
- 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Fri)
- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Sat)
- 1 - 6 p.m. (Sun)
