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Buford M. Watson Jr. Park

Lawrence, Kansas

Welcome to Buford M. Watson Jr. Park in Lawrence, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. Originally known as Central Park, this park was eventually renamed in 1990 for the man who served as the city's manager from 1970-1989. Two of the park's great features include a historic locomotive as well as the Lawrence Aquatic Center with 1 big water slide, 1 small water slide, a diving board, and over 8 lap lanes.

To contact the Lawrence park office please call 785-832-3453.

Lawrence Kansas Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, harming wildlife, littering, smoking.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; fires, motor vehicles.

*All pets must be leashed and waste removed.

*All persons ages 16-64 must have a fishing license to fish.

Please respect these and all local, State of Kansas, and United States statutes.

6.89 acresabout five and a quarter football fields
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Acreage6.89
Managed byCity of Lawrence
Address727 Kentucky Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
Coordinates38.972563, -95.238808
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