The City’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting for Thursday, June 26, 2025 has been canceled. The next board meeting is Thursday, July 24, 2025.
City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. if you’re looking to kickoff your holiday weekend celebrations, plan to stop by Summerfest on Thursday, July 3, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This year’s unmistakable …
This year’s unmistakable event includes an artisan fair, local music, kid’s activities, food trucks and a drone show! The City of Lawrence is happy to host Summerfest 2025, our premier community Independence Day celebration, on Wednesday, July 3 at the …
W 3rd St. to close at Michigan St. for concrete work Beginning Monday, June 16, contractors will close W 3rd St. on both the east and west sides of Michigan St. to complete the installation of concrete in the intersection. The City anticipates this closure …
The Connected City Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16th, 2025. The meeting will be held in person at Central Transit Station, 2315 Bob Billings Pkwy Lawrence, KS 66045 and via Zoom video conference. The meeting agenda is online here …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
We’re pleased to announce that nominations are officially open for the 25th annual Phoenix Awards. This is a milestone year celebrating 25 years of honoring outstanding artistic achievement in the Lawrence community! Since their creation in 1996, the …
Please note: The regular Cultural Arts Commission meeting originally scheduled for June 11 has been rescheduled to June 18 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Parks, Recreation and Culture Administrative Building in South Park (1141 …
The agenda for the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been posted online. The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, at the City of Lawrence, City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. in the City Commission Room. The primary format for …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a Policy Board meeting on June 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in- …
The City of Lawrence is thrilled to announce the launch of our new economic development website: GrowLawrence.org. The site reflects our vibrant heartland community, skilled workforce, and strong sense of renewal. The new website is part of the City’s …
Michigan St. street maintenance work to extend from 6th St. to 2nd St. Beginning Monday, June 9, City contractors will extend work on Michigan St. from 6th St. to 2nd St. as a part of the City’s 2025 street maintenance program. This work includes milling, …
The Aviation Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 and will be held in a hybrid format either in-person at the Solid Waste Annex (SWAN) Building at 320 NE Industrial Lane or in attendance via Zoom. Virtual participation is …
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Parks, Recreation and Culture
2025 Street Maintenance Program work to begin June 2 Beginning Monday, June 2, work will begin in several locations across Lawrence for the 2025 Street Maintenance program. Street maintenance is a key part of how we care for Lawrence. These improvements …
The City’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Board meeting agenda for Thursday, May 29, 2025 can be found here. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm.
The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a TAC meeting on June 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in-person, …
