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Prairie Park

Name: Prairie Park
Telephone: (785) 832-7980

4.6 · 72 Google reviews

Prairie Park is a 72-acre Lawrence city park with a rentable picnic shelter for 60 to 70 people; the park's page does not describe wedding-specific services.

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Prairie Park is a 72-acre nature preserve at 2811 Kensington Road in Lawrence, managed by Lawrence Parks and Recreation. The park’s page lists one shelter with a capacity of 60 to 70 people, equipped with a barbecue grill, electricity, lights, tables and water, along with basketball and tennis courts, playground equipment, and restrooms.

The page does not use the word wedding and does not describe indoor space, a weather-backup plan beyond the shelter itself, catering or alcohol rules, accessibility, lodging, or rentals beyond what is listed for the shelter. Reservations are taken at Lawrence’s community recreation centers, including Sports Pavilion Lawrence, or by contacting the parks department directly at (785) 832-3450 or parksrec@lawrenceks.gov.

Ask Lawrence Parks and Recreation whether outdoor ceremonies are permitted at Prairie Park beyond the shelter reservation, and what vendor and alcohol rules apply.

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