Frequently Asked Questions

The Recreation Department is located at:

Lawrence City Hall
200 Common Street
Room 8 (Basement Level)
Lawrence, MA 01841

The office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Recreation Departments phone number is 978-620-3250.

The Recreation Department is responsible for scheduling youth and adult programs for the citizens of Lawrence. We develop, provide and maintain recreational program facilities and leisure resources for the citizens and visitors of the community.

Unfortunately not at this time.

Unfortunately not at this time.

It is located on North Parish Road adjacent to new high school.

Call the Recreation Department at 978-620-3250 and we will check the availability of the date. There is a fee for Adult groups to use the park. Individuals must then come into the office for an actual permit.

Reminder

• No Alcohol or cooking allowed in parks per ordinance.
• Clean up responsibility is for permit holder

You can call the Recreation Department at 978-620-3251 or 978-620-3252 and there will be a message on our answering machine when programs or games are cancelled due to bad weather.

You must be 16 years of age by July 1st, as with all positions, individuals are hired depending on the experience that they have that is in relation to the job description. Individuals who are applying for Playground positions are hired depending on their experience, etc. Applications are accepted until all positions are filled. You can obtain an application through the Recreation Department.

No cookouts are allowed in the city of Lawrence parks.

Yes, permits can be revoked for failure to comply with rules such as:

• Alcohol
• Fighting
• Playing on Excessive Wet or Muddy Fields
• Trash
• Unofficial Use of Lights

Yes, call the Recreation Department at 978 620-3250 for the fee structure.