Prepared by: Deepa Sampat, (785) 832-3458
1) Ice skating areas prepared for skaters
(Lawrence, Ks.) - With the numerous days of cold weather being experienced and its forecasted continuance, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is preparing the ice skating area at the northwest corner of Buford M. Watson, Jr. Park, located at 6th and Kentucky Sts. Ice skating will be available by Thursday and will be free and open to the public.
A new skating venue will being opened this year in the southwest part of the city at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. The pond area at the arboretum has been prepped and is currently available for skating. Signage will provide information as to whether the ice is open or closed for skating.
Users are asked to cooperate by staying off the ice until it is ready. The cold weather is necessary in providing a three-to-four inch thick base of ice for safe skating. As of Tuesday morning, water was being added to the area at Watson Park and will take a period of time for ice to form and harden. By staying off the ice until it is hardened, it will prevents cracks, ruts and other hazards for skaters.
The department also encourages caution and safety to those who utilize the area.
For more information on the ice skating area, please contact the department at (785) 832-3450.
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Prepared by: Deepa Sampat, (785) 832-3458
2) Enroll in classes at Prairie Park Nature Center
(Lawrence, Ks.) - Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., still has spots available in its Exploring Nature – For Homeschoolers program. The class allows children to explore the outdoors and the plants and animals in the environment. The program will also feature games, hands-on activities and stories that help meet science outcomes.
The class meets Wednesdays, January 13 to March 3, at Prairie Park Nature Center. Children ages five to eight years old meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and children ages eight to 12 years old meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Cost to participate is $5 per class, or $40 for an entire eight-class session.
Registration can be done online at www.lprd.org or by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, call the nature center at (785) 832-7980.
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Prepared by: Deepa Sampat, (785), 832-3458
3) New winter hours set for Eagle Bend
(Lawrence, Ks.) – Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 E. 902 Rd., will have reduced hours of operations while snow continues to cover the course.
Eagle Bend’s pro shop and golf operations office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and will be closed on the weekends until the course is playable.
For more information, call the Eagle Bend at (785) 748-0600.
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