Lawrence Nature Park — Attraction in Lawrence

Lawrence Nature Park has some pretty awesome trails. Going down the first trailhead from the parking lot will lead you to several different paths you can take.

The ground is uneven! Easier for walking, but not so much running. Multiple areas where you will be going up and down hills covered in rock. There are multiple benches along the trails.

This nature park is usable year round. However, parts of it can get very wet, and muddy! The ice can be rather treacherous in the winter, and the summer has a massive amount of mosquitoes. The change in seasons is beautiful to see though.

There is some pretty fantastic fungus and moss to see from the downed limbs and trees. Way back on the longest trail there are the ruins of an old building that is neat to see as well.

The parking lot is quite small and can be very full at times. Lots of folks walk...

I had a horrible experience here. The trails are not very well-maintained. When I went home after visiting these trails, I developed hundreds of tiny bites that are extremely painful and itchy. I had to go to the doctor who informed me that they are bites from oak mites. I am in a lot of pain and extremely itchy. I saw someone also had an issue with ticks. Lawrence should do better on trimming the trees and spraying for...

Nice easy trails. Has options of smaller loops and is mostly easy to walk. Different junctions are all clearly marked with signs of the map. Is harder to walk right after or on a rainy day though, as the trails will be muddy. The tranquility and quiet/peace is nice here. Once saw a deer run by in here. Truly full of nature. There are many spider webs on the trail though, so beware! Use a stick to...