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Prairie Park Nature Center
Prairie Park Nature Center was built in 1999 on an 80-acre
nature preserve just southeast of Haskell and 23rd Street.
The preserve features prairie, woodlands, and wetlands. The
nature center preserve and education building are operated by
the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and funded
by City of Lawrence sales tax revenue.
Prairie Park offers walking trails
for bird watchers and wildlife
enthusiasts as well as
educational programs to
the public,schools and local
groups.
Mary’s Lake (five acres),
just a short walk from the
education building, is available for
fishing. It is stocked by the Kansas
Dept. of Wildlife & Parks.
The education building features natural habitat dioramas,
displays and live animals. The education building includes
a live bird of prey collection with eagles, owls, hawks and
falcons.
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Nature Center Hours:
Entrance is free to the public
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Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday
Closed
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Prairie Park
Annual
Wildflower Sale
May 9, 2010
1 PM to 4 PM
A huge selection of
native wildflowers,
shrubs and plants.
A fundraiser for
Prairie Park Partners.
Promoting earthfriendly,
sustainably and locally
grown landscaping
plants.
Grown by Vinland Valley
Nursery
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The nature center is dedicated
to the conservation of
biodiversity, habitat and
species through promoting
awareness of local and global
environmental issues.
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