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Lawrence news February 12, 2026 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence city commissioners won’t restore free senior swim days as they await more data

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence city commissioners considered reinstating free senior swim on Wednesdays at the Indoor Aquatic Center, but they chose to hold off until they have more data about rec center usage following fee implementation.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 18, 2023 - 11:31 am

City opens splash pad on Burroughs Creek Trail; outdoor pools to open June 5

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence community members can now cool off at the splash pad on Burroughs Creek Trail, and the outdoor pools are set to open soon.

Lawrence news May 10, 2022 - 3:05 pm

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center, wading pool to open next month

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center will open for the summer on Monday, June 6, the city announced Tuesday.

Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 23, 2021 - 11:25 am

Lawrence’s Indoor Aquatic Center, South Park wading pool closing for maintenance

by Lawrence Times

Planned and unplanned maintenance have caused one of the city’s three aquatic facilities to close early, and another will close this weekend, the city said Friday.

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