East Lawrence Recreation Center

Due to the ongoing winter storm, City facilities, including City Hall and all Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities, will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This is due to the forecasted winter storm resulting in dangerous travel conditions.

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1245 East 15th Street
(785) 832-7950

Office Hours:

    • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday
    • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday

Class enrollments and facility reservations may be made during office hours only.

Facility Hours:

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

UPCOMING ALTERED HOURS:
Monday, January 19 (MLK Day) – CLOSED

Admission

Membership is required to enter City of Lawrence recreation facilities including Sports Pavilion Lawrence®, Holcom Park Recreation Center and East Lawrence Recreation Center. For the first three months of 2026, an evaluation of the Community Building will be conducted. It will remain open and free for use by the public during this period. All annual memberships are valid for one-year from the date of purchase. (Ex. An annual membership that is purchased on Feb. 23, 2026 will be valid through Feb. 22, 2027.) Memberships purchased prior to January 5, 2026, will be valid through December 31, 2026.

Visit MEMBERSHIP for more information.

Qualified Access Membership Application

Membership Fees

Residents Non-Residents
Adult Monthly $12 $15
Household Monthly $20 $24
Senior Monthly $8 $10
Youth (non-Res.) Monthly Douglas County Youth Free $10
Adult Annual $120 $150
Household Annual $200 $240
Senior Annual $80 $100
Youth (Non-Res) Annual Douglas County Youth Free $100

Recreation facility entrance will be FREE for Douglas County Youth and Qualified Residents.

Day Passes

Residents Non-Residents
Sports Pavilion Lawrence® $5 $8
Holcom Park Recreation Center or
East Lawrence Recreation Center		 $3 $5
SPL Tournament Spectator $5

20-Visit Punch Card

Residents Non-Residents
$60 $130

RENT THIS OR ANOTHER FACILITY

HISTORY
East Lawrence Recreation Center was built in 1979 as a 5,200 square foot facility located in the heart of Lawrence’s historic east side. This 18,500 square foot recreation center later underwent $2 million of renovations and reopened on March 15, 1997. The renovation project was funded in part of the priority set with Lawrence’s 1994 one-cent sales tax.

During facility renovations, $47,500 was allocated for original, site-specific public art. The building hosts glass and ceramic mosaics on the low, outdoor walls in the entry plaza. The mosaics echo the building’s bright colors and provide a welcoming atmosphere for the building’s entry.

Once inside, a collection of sculptures line the ceiling of the commons area.

DESCRIPTION
The East Lawrence Recreation Center is a popular place among all members of the community, providing a comfortable and fun atmosphere to the public. Visitors can enjoy everything from a game of basketball to shooting pool at this recreation center.

The building hosts a gymnasium, fitness and weight room, game area, multi-purpose room that houses LPRD’s gymnastics program and meeting room complete with kitchen. The facility is open daily to the public, free of cost, and individuals may rent facility space for private events.

This facility is totally accessible. Facility features include:

  • A Full-Size Gymnasium
  • Pickleball lines for two courts
  • Locker/Shower Facilities
  • The Tumble Zone, used for the Department’s Gymnastics Program,
    Featuring:

      • Tumble Track
      • Rope
      • Balance Beam
      • Cheese Wedge
      • Octagons
      • Preschool Mats
  • Game Area (billiards, foosball, ping pong)
  • Wellness/Weight Room with Cardio Equipment
      • Two Treadmills
      • Two Ellipticals
      • One Arm Bike
      • One Recumbent Bike
      • One Multi-Pulley Machine
      • Free Weights (2.5 lbs to 75 lbs.)
  • Meeting Room with Full-Size Kitchen