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Lawrence news May 28, 2024 - 4:06 pm

Lawrence’s South Park wading pool won’t open this year

by Lawrence Times

The wading pool at South Park will not open for the 2024 season and will need substantial renovations before it can open again, the City of Lawrence announced Tuesday.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 18, 2023 - 11:31 am

City opens splash pad on Burroughs Creek Trail; outdoor pools to open June 5

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence community members can now cool off at the splash pad on Burroughs Creek Trail, and the outdoor pools are set to open soon.

Lawrence news May 10, 2022 - 3:05 pm

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center, wading pool to open next month

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center will open for the summer on Monday, June 6, the city announced Tuesday.

Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 23, 2021 - 11:25 am

Lawrence’s Indoor Aquatic Center, South Park wading pool closing for maintenance

by Lawrence Times

Planned and unplanned maintenance have caused one of the city’s three aquatic facilities to close early, and another will close this weekend, the city said Friday.

Lawrence Life June 14, 2021 - 1:22 pm

Lawrence outdoor pool opens for summer season

by Lawrence Times

Summer has officially come to Lawrence, as the outdoor aquatic center opened for the season Monday.

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