City of Lawrence 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.

Riverside City Clerk s Office provides a variety of services for the city. It prepares legal notices and maintains the official city seal. The city clerk s office conducts candidate filing for yearly general municipal elections. Riverside City Clerk s Office provides the authorized records of various ordinances and codebooks. It issues a variety of business, candidacy, firework, liquor and marriage licenses, as well as garage sale permits. The city clerk s office also administers oaths for elected officials. Riverside City Clerk s Office is operated by the government of the city of Riverside, Mo., which also houses several other departments, including animal control, community center, human resources, municipal court, public works, and parks and recreation. The city clerk s office is located in Riverside, Mo.

The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department provides cultural, educational, instructional, recreational programs and structured activities to residents of all ages. It oversees more than 200 parks, over 50 ornamental fountains, nearly 150 ball diamonds, and approximately 100 tennis courts. The department organizes various outdoor events, and more than 400 recreational and educational programs. It also operates various community centers, including Brush Creek Community Center, Line Creek Community Center, Garrison Community Center and Tony Aguirre Community Center. In addition, the department provides a range of facilities, including playground, ball fields, picnic benches and outdoor water fountains. The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department is located in Kansas City.