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Arts & Events April 6, 2024 - 2:50 pm

Photos: Lawrence community members gather to celebrate skatepark renovations

by August Rudisell

Dozens of Lawrence community members came together at Centennial Park on Saturday to celebrate renovations to the skatepark there and try out the new features.

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Lawrence news April 3, 2024 - 7:16 pm

Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Centennial Park skatepark renovations

by Maya Hodison

A ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning will celebrate the recently revamped Centennial Park skatepark in Lawrence.

Arts & Events November 28, 2023 - 2:23 pm

‘Save the Skate’ T-shirts, party to benefit youth skateboarding in Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

A T-shirt fundraiser and party with live music and food will support young people skateboarding in Lawrence.

Jordan Winter / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 2, 2022 - 4:11 pm

Indigenous Community Center launches Native youth skate team in Lawrence

by Jordan Winter

The Indigenous Community Center is aiming to help local Native youth build confidence and healthy habits through its new skate team. The first skate meet was today at Edgewood Park.

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Lawrence Life March 25, 2022 - 1:00 pm

Lawrence half pipe honoring legendary KC skateboarder would be unique within 500 miles, organizers say

by Andrea Albright

Friends and family of Corey Lawrence, a skateboarder who died after an accident in 2021, hope to pay tribute to his love for the sport by building a new half pipe at Centennial Park.

Mitch Quaney / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 3, 2021 - 2:36 pm

River Rat, Lawrence Parks & Rec team up to hold skateboarding competition this Saturday

by Mitch Quaney

River Rat Skate Shop has teamed up with Lawrence Parks and Recreation for the first time, and they’re planning a big event with lots of prizes to give out.

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