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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.

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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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Lawrence Life December 13, 2023 - 1:17 pm

Gym at Holcom Park rec center to close temporarily for maintenance

by Lawrence Times

The city is closing the gym at Holcom Park Recreation Center for a week for refinishing and maintenance, but the rest of the facility will remain open.

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Lawrence news November 20, 2023 - 4:40 pm

City of Lawrence names interim director of Parks & Rec

by Lawrence Times

Lindsay Hart, current assistant director of recreation for Lawrence Parks and Recreation, will serve as the department’s interim director starting in December.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 11, 2023 - 1:52 pm

Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge rescheduled to Aug. 21

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation department has moved the annual Pooch Plunge out a week later than previously announced.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 8, 2023 - 4:49 pm

Lawrence outdoor pool open one more weekend for humans; then Pooch Plunge returns

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center will close for the season after Sunday — to humans, that is. On Monday, the annual Pooch Plunge returns.

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