Lawrence’s Parks and Rec Advisory Board voted 4-3 to make a stronger statement to the city commission against a proposal to implement fees for residents to use Lawrence’s recreation centers.
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Gardens, children playing basketball, a mischievous chicken and more illustrate the community of La Yarda in a mural to be installed soon in East Lawrence.
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Sports Pavilion Lawrence will be closed Monday through Sunday, Aug. 25-31, for interior facility renovations.
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Members of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Monday said they would not be representing the community if they did not oppose a proposal to charge fees to use the city’s recreation centers.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Annual memberships to use Lawrence’s recreation centers — currently admission-free — will cost $250 per adult, or $150 per senior or youth, if the Parks and Recreation department’s proposal is approved.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Parks and Recreation staff members won’t share the actual proposed prices for rec center memberships until next month, but they did share further details and plans with advisory board members Monday.
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Members of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on Monday will hear a presentation on the city’s proposal to implement membership fees to use rec centers.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members shared some hesitation as the department plans to start charging community members fees to use city recreation facilities.
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday gave city staff members largely positive feedback on their preliminary plans to correct a projected $6.6 million deficit in the 2026 budget.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members voted Monday to recommend approval of a new parks, recreation and culture comprehensive plan that contains goals for new improvements and partnerships but avoids committing to major projects.
