Parks & Recreation News
Monday, Thursday, August 28, 2008NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED FITNESS WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and the National Exercise Trainers Association have teamed up to hold two nationally-recognized workshops for the fall session. click for more.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR THE SEASON
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., will close for the season at the close of business Monday, Sept. 1. The annual Pooch Plunge will take place Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. click for more.
Friday, August 22, 2008
CEMETERIES OFFICE HOURS CHANGE
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s cemeteries office, located in Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 E. 15th St., has changed its hours. click for more.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
POOCHES TO TAKE PLUNGE AGAIN
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., is going to the dogs! click for more.
ednesday, August 20, 2008
FALL LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS TO BEGIN
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division will begin the fall session of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons beginning Saturday, Sept. 6. click for more.
Monday, August 18, 2008
NEW POWER TUMBLING AND CHEER CLASSES OFFERED FOR FALL
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and G-Force Athletics now offers several power tumbling and cheer classes for ages 3-24 years old. click for more.
Friday, August 15, 2008
OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO CHANGE HOURS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Outdoor Aquatic Center hours will be changed beginning Monday, Aug. 18. click for more.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
SPECIAL POPULATIONS CLASS TO HOLD FIRST MUSIC RECITAL
LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Populations Division will host its first ever music recital from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. click for more.
Monday, August 11, 2008
FALL ENROLLMENT ONGOING
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is continuing its fall enrollment for programs and activities. Fall classes and programs were included this year with the summer programs in the 2008 Summer/Fall Activities Guide. click for more.
Monday, August 11, 2008
FACILITIES TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY FOR MAINTENANCE
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closing of Prairie Park Nature Center, East Lawrence Recreation Center and Holcom Park Recreation Center for maintenance. click for more.
Friday, August 8, 2008
SWING DANCE WORKSHOP TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE –Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Swing Dance Workshop 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Community Building, Community Rooms 1 and 2, 115 W. 15th St. click for more.
Friday, August 8, 2008
DOG DAYS PROMOTION AT EAGLE BEND
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 E. 902 Rd., has its Dog Days of Summer promotion through Thursday, Aug. 28. click for more.
Friday, August 8, 2008
SWING INTO THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH EAGLE BEND GOLF SPECIAL
LAWRENCE-Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 E. 902 Rd., is offering a Welcome Back Special for area college students. click for more.
Friday, August 8, 2008
FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS BEING ACCEPTED
LAWRENCE –Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Events Division is continuing to accept registrations for exhibitors at the 29th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival being held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
PARKS AND RECREATION ADDS NEW WATER FITNESS CLASSES
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation’s Aquatics Division has announced the addition of another section of Jivin’ Joints and a new class called the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program for its fall 2008 session. click for more.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
REGISTRATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR YOUTH HOOPSTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Sports Division is now accepting team registrations for its Hoopster Basketball League. Team registrations are being accepted through Wednesday, Sept. 17. click for more.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES TEACH SKILLS, TEAMWORK
LAWRENCE - Kids learn to shoot and score with Lawrence Parks and Recreation's youth basketball program, which individuals may register for through Wednesday, Sept. 17. click for more.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER CLOSED FOR THE DAY
In compliance with the Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department’s recommendation for sanitary pool disinfections, Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division is temporarily closing the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., until the pool is disinfected. click for more.
