Belton Parks & Recreation

A two time finalist for the National Recreation and Park Association s Gold Medal Award Program, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department was officially established as the Lawrence Recreation Commission in 1946. It was founded to fulfill the mission of providing excellent city services that enhance the quality of life for the Lawrence, Kan., community. The department encompasses services related to parks and recreation, hiking and biking trails, recreation facility operations, golf, forestry, landscaping throughout the community, cemetaries and other quality of life programs. Additionally, The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department operates several indoor facilities, including an aquatic center, and a park system that includes more than 50 parks.