City offices closed, service alterations set for Juneteenth
Published on June 12, 2026
City offices closed, service alterations set for Juneteenth
City offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
SOLID WASTE: There is no delay in collection for Juneteenth. All solid waste collection will happen according to your regular collection schedule. Bulk pickup, roll-off service, and cart maintenance requests will not occur on Juneteenth.
PARKING: Parking meters, lots and garages will be free on June 19.
TRANSIT: Routes 1-12 will be in service. Reduced schedule for 11 and 12. Central Station will be closed. For more details on bus schedules, visit the service calendar at: Lawrencetransit.org service calendar.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Eagle Bend Golf Course will be open on Friday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to dusk (weather permitting).
The Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., will be open with holiday hours of 1-6 p.m. There will be no classes or swim lessons.
Nature Camp at Prairie Park Nature Center will be held but the building will be closed to the public.
All other Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the holiday, including the administrative office and cemeteries office in South Park, Indoor Aquatic Center, Community Building, East Lawrence Recreation Center, Holcom Park Recreation Center, and Sports Pavilion Lawrence. All other programs will not be held, including Unified camp, South Park camp, and Gymnastics camp.
Please note: It is new this year that all recreation, aquatic, and administrative facilities will close on holidays where City facilities are closed. A list of facility hours is on our website: Lawrenceks.gov prc
Contact: City Communications, citycommunications@lawrenceks.gov
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