Lawrence Parks & Recreation

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, established in 1946, offers a wide range of services, such as hike and bike trails maintenance, recreation facility operations, forestry and landscaping. The department operates various facilities, including aquatic center, golf course and learning center, cemetery, gymnasium and nature center. It organizes a variety of sports activities that include billiards, football, ping pong, basketball, baseball, softball, dodgeball, kickball, golf and tennis. The recreational activities organized by the department include fishing, arts and crafts festival, music performance, moonwalk, pony and train rides, movies, field trips, dried flower arrangements, photography and swimming. The department is located in Lawrence, Kan.

The City of Gardner-Finance Department is comprised of accounting, information technology and utility billing divisions. It is responsible for financial the planning and maintenance of financial records, safekeeping of funds. The department also handles purchasing, investments, collections, and reporting and budget analysis. The City of Gardner-Finance Department collects property taxes and prepares a comprehensive annual financial report. Its municipal court division handles issues related to traffic, misdemeanor and code violations. The department additionally operates an economic development division that provides information regarding statistical and demographic information. In addition, the City of Gardner-Finance Department undertakes new construction projects related to business developments and infrastructures, such as water towers and major street improvements. It is located in Gardner, Kans.