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Lawrence news October 13, 2025 - 6:50 pm

Lawrence Parks & Rec Board discussion on rec center fees, pool renovations delayed

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board tabled conversations about rec center fee implementation and Outdoor Aquatic Center renovations after the October monthly meeting was canceled.

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Arts & Events August 28, 2025 - 2:29 pm

Annual Pooch Plunge to welcome dogs to splash around

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center will host Pooch Plunge, the annual dogs-only pool party, before the pool is drained for the year.

Lawrence news August 7, 2025 - 1:47 pm

Lawrence pool should be open for swim seasons under revised construction timeline

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has announced an updated two-phase timeline for renovations that should allow the Outdoor Aquatic Center to stay open for swim seasons.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life April 21, 2025 - 1:40 pm

Save the date: Lawrence pool to open on Memorial Day

by Lawrence Times

Save the date: Lawrence’s outdoor pool is set to open for the year on Monday, May 26. Splash pads will open the following day.

Lawrence Life January 21, 2025 - 2:36 pm

City of Lawrence seeks feedback for new shallow section of outdoor pool

by Cuyler Dunn

The City of Lawrence is seeking community feedback on the shape, size and amenities of the new shallow section of the outdoor pool. 

Lawrence news November 20, 2024 - 11:33 am

Lawrence city commissioners defend city staff amid divided community opinions on pool renovations

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners on Tuesday approved a nearly $550K payment to an architecture firm to design a renovation of the outdoor pool, but most of the discussion centered on broader frustrations from community members.

Lawrence news November 18, 2024 - 4:12 pm

Lawrence City Commission to consider $550K contract for new pool renovation design

by Cuyler Dunn

City commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving a $548,330 payment for an architecture firm to design renovations for the outdoor pool that maintain existing swim space. Some community members have ongoing concerns about the process.

Lawrence news October 15, 2024 - 8:32 pm

Lawrence City Commission supports renovating pool, axes redesign that would have cut swim space

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday favored a plan to maintain the Outdoor Aquatic Center’s current design and rehabilitate much of the infrastructure. 

Lawrence news October 12, 2024 - 10:54 am

Lawrence City Commission to hear pool renovation plan that would keep current design, save money

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence City Commission will hear a plan Tuesday to renovate the outdoor pool’s current structure, which could save thousands of square feet in swim space and hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

Lawrence news September 12, 2024 - 3:19 pm

Lawrence community members petition for city to scrap pool renovation, keep open swimming space

by Cuyler Dunn

More than 1,200 people have signed a petition asking the City of Lawrence to discard a proposed $6 million renovation of the outdoor pool because the proposal will cut open swim space in half.

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