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South Park Gazebo

Name: South Park Gazebo
Telephone: (785) 832-7920

4.6 · 213 Google reviews

South Park's William Kelly Bandstand is a rentable Lawrence gazebo that the city's parks department describes as a popular site for weddings and other events.

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South Park in downtown Lawrence is the city’s oldest park, originally platted in 1854. Its William Kelly Bandstand, built in 1906, is described on the city’s parks and recreation site as “a popular place for special events, weddings, parties” and is available for rent. The park also includes the Roosevelt Fountain and landscaped gardens on its east side.

The city’s page does not state a rental capacity, an indoor weather-backup option, catering or alcohol rules, or accessibility details, and notes there are no shelters at South Park beyond the bandstand. Reservations go through Lawrence Parks and Recreation at (785) 832-7920 or parksrec@lawrenceks.gov; special-use permits are handled at (785) 832-3450.

Ask Lawrence Parks and Recreation about bandstand capacity, weather-backup options, and any catering or alcohol restrictions before booking a wedding there.

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