RECREATION

Recreation in Lawrence, KS

Sports and recreation are an important part of life in Lawrence, whether you're a participant or a spectator.

Boaters, golfers, hikers, birdwatchers — even frisbee golfers — find challenging recreational opportunities. More than 50 local parks and Clinton Lake state park provide fun outings for the whole family.

Broken Arrow Park
29th & Louisiana
(785) 832-7920
lprd.org
One softball field with dirt infield and 260-foot outfield fences 18 sets of regulation horseshoe pits. Picnic shelter and playground equipment.
Centennial Park
6th & Rockledge
(785) 832-7920
lprd.org
18-hole disc golf course.
Clinton Lake
Southwest of Lawrence on Clinton Parkway
(785) 843-7665
kdwp.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/Locations/Clinton
Located just three miles southwest of Lawrence, Clinton Lake provides 7,000 surface acres for boating, swimming and fishing. In the five developed areas surrounding the lake, you'll find bridle...
Deerfield Park
(785) 832-7920
lprd.org
Basketball, In-Line Skating/Roller Hockey and Tennis.
Eagle Bend Golf Course
1250 E. 902 Road
below Clinton Lake Dam
(785) 748-0600
lawrenceks.org/lprd/eaglebend
Slope/course rating of 124/72.8; 6,812 yards (gold tees) Slope/course rating of 119/70.8; 6,367 yards (blue tees) Slope/course rating of 113/70.0; 5,471 yards (red tees) Driving range and...
East Lawrence Recreation Center
1245 E. 15th Street
(785) 832-7950
lprd.org
One (or two practice) basketball court(s) with hardwood surface and scoreboard.
First Serve
800 W. 21st Street
(785) 832-7920
lprd.org
Eight courts with hard court surface.
Hiking & Biking Paths
The League of American Bicyclists named Lawrence a "Bicycle-Friendly Community" in 2000. Trails range from the nine miles of hard surface walkways along Clinton Parkway to miles and...
Hobbs Park
East 11th Street and Delaware
(785) 832-7920
lprd.org
One softball field with dirt infield and 275-foot outfield fences.
Kansas River and Bike Trails
Located at the Kansas River Levy
8th and Oak Street
lawrencemountainbikeclub.org
Numerous miles of maintained hiking and competitive biking trails. For more information please email us at info [at] lawrencemountainbikeclub [dot] org or download our Trail Map.