Classes, Programs and Events

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has many opportunities to get involved. LPRD offers a wide variety of activities, including:

  • art; business/computers/personal finance; family/personal health and well being; dance; fitness; home and hobbies; language; martial arts; music; tennis; pet care; as well as a wide variety of programming for kids in art; dance; fitness; gymnastics; language; tennis; and other special interests.
  • Special Events include: seasonal arts & crafts festivals; fun runs; fishing derbies; seasonal and holiday activities for kids and the summer playground program.

The Special Populations Division offers both adapted and integrated leisure recreational activities and programs for all individuals with disabilities. The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department encourages individuals with disabilities to consider all programs offered by the department.

Recreation Classes

The Recreation Instruction Division offers more than 150 classes each season.

With highly diverse offerings, classes are available for infants through senior citizens. The division partners with many different agencies and businesses in the community to bring more resources and expertise to the classes and activities offered.

The Recreation Instruction Division continues to add programs and activities to provide variety and new experiences to the Lawrence community.

The Recreation Instruction Division operates out of the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.

You can contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction supervisor, at (785) 832-7930.

Gymnastics Birthday Party Packages


Special Events

The Special Events Division operates out of Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St. For questions regarding special events, contact Duane Peterson, Special Events supervisor, at (785) 832-7940.

To enroll, visit the online registration site.

  • Summer Concerts Schedule
  • 2013 Fish'N 4 Fun Registration Form 74KB pdf | Saturday, May 11 | 8:30 a.m. - noon
  • 2013 Summer Playgrounds Registration Form 74KB pdf | Monday-Friday, June 3-July 26 | 9 a.m.-noon / 1-4 p.m.
  • 2013 Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Exhibitor's Registration Form 74KB pdf
    | Sunday, Sept. 8 | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • 2013 Holiday Bazaar Exhibitor's Registration Form 79KB pdf
    | Sunday, Nov. 17 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • 2013 Holiday Extravaganza Exhibitor's Registration Form 74KB pdf | Saturday, Dec. 7 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.


  • Medical Form for camp enrollments (PDF)


    • Attention all vendors! Information about arts and crafts fairs

    Special Populations

    The Special Populations Division operates out of the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.

    If additional assistance is needed in selecting a program, please contact the Special Populations Division, Annette Deghand, special populations supervisor, at (785) 832-7920.