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Lawrence news June 9, 2023 - 1:05 pm

Director of Lawrence Parks and Recreation to retire

by Lawrence Times

Derek Rogers, director of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, has announced plans to retire at the end of 2023.

Lawrence news May 2, 2023 - 7:03 pm

Lawrence Parks and Rec director backtracks, apologizes for herbicide use on remnant prairie

by Mackenzie Clark

Derek Rogers on Tuesday apologized for the city’s Parks and Recreation department spraying herbicide at the remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center, which is killing millions of flowers and causing irreversible damage.

Lawrence news January 8, 2023 - 4:17 pm

Lawrence Parks & Rec plan calls for fees to use rec centers, enter Prairie Park Nature Center

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence folks who want to continue using the city’s recreation centers and Prairie Park Nature Center will likely need to budget for a new expense starting next month.

Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 1, 2021 - 1:23 pm

City of Lawrence bans airsoft, BB and paintball guns in parks after hearing community concerns

by Tricia Masenthin

A new rule took effect Thursday that bars compressed air devices like the popular toy replica airsoft guns, as well as BB and paintball guns, from city parks.

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