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Lawrence news January 13, 2025 - 7:34 pm

Lawrence Parks and Rec board defers vote on draft master plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members opted to postpone their vote on a new comprehensive plan after suggesting some revisions and realizing that members of another city board had not yet reviewed the draft.

Arts & Events November 25, 2024 - 5:58 pm

Holiday music in Lawrence: Where to hear the sounds of the season

by Lawrence Times

The KU School of Music’s Vespers concert is celebrating a huge milestone: It’s turning 100 this year. That will be one of many opportunities coming up to hear the sounds of the holiday season in Lawrence. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education September 14, 2024 - 4:28 pm

KU architecture students celebrate new outdoor classroom, pavilion at Prairie Park Nature Center

by Maya Hodison

Students in a KU architecture class on Saturday celebrated a new pavilion they designed at Prairie Park Nature Center using old road signs and other repurposed materials.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 5, 2024 - 3:41 pm

Better luck next year? City of Lawrence will have $30K credit for drone show in 2025

by Maya Hodison

The City of Lawrence has a $30,000 credit for a drone show set for July 3, 2025, following technical difficulties that prevented the drones from functioning Wednesday evening.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 21, 2024 - 1:12 pm

Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center now to open June 1 instead of Memorial Day

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has announced that the Outdoor Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, June 1, instead of Memorial Day.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 13, 2024 - 9:19 pm

Lawrence’s new parks and rec director has first day on the job

by Mackenzie Clark

Luis Ruiz, new director of parks, recreation, arts and culture for the City of Lawrence, said he’s been “treated royally” thus far, and he’s thrilled and excited to be here.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 13, 2024 - 7:01 pm

Lawrence outdoor pool to open early this year, hopefully stay open longer

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center will open on Memorial Day — Monday, May 27 — this year.

Tom Harper
Education May 11, 2024 - 12:15 pm

KU students have nearly completed an outdoor classroom at Prairie Park Nature Center

by Photos by Tom Harper

A new outdoor classroom and event space at Prairie Park Nature Center, designed and built by KU architecture students, is almost complete.

Lawrence news March 10, 2024 - 7:10 pm

City of Lawrence names next director of parks, recreation, arts and culture

by Lawrence Times

Luis Ruiz, currently deputy director of community facilities in Mesa, Arizona, has been selected as the next director of parks, recreation, arts and culture for the City of Lawrence.

Arts & Events February 2, 2024 - 4:40 pm

KU students to build new outdoor classroom at Prairie Park Nature Center; open house to show plans

by Maya Hodison

A new outdoor classroom at Prairie Park Nature Center is in the works, and an open house Monday will reveal plans led by KU architecture students.

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