Welcome to town! Since you're just starting out, we've put together a very basic list of need-to-know information. Once you settle in, swing by or call us — we're here to help you get to know Lawrence and everything it has to offer.
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EXPLORE
- Get to know what we call the "Heart of the City"
- The go-to place for everything you need to know about eating, shopping, playing, and staying in Lawrence
SERVICES
City of Lawrence Government and Services
- Parks and Recreation, utilities, City Commission meetings, and more!
- The only emergency homeless shelter serving Lawrence and Douglas County in Kansas
- A coordinated transit service between the Lawrence Transit System and KU on Wheels
SCHOOLS
Haskell Indian Nations University
Lawrence Public Schools (USD #497)
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