42 THE UNIVERSITY DANIEL KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM | BACK-TO-SCHOOL | MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007
》 RECREATION
Recreation activities on campus and in Lawrence include frisbee golf, tennis and everything in between. Those interested in the outdoors can look forward to Clinton Lake, while golfers have several courses to choose from.
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Outdoor activities available in Lawrence
BY DYLAN SCHOOVER
dschoonover@kansan.com
Whether you are returning to Lawrence or coming for the first time, there are plenty of sporting activities that won't pull on your wallet but will keep you active.
Here is a list of the top 10 things
to do during the school year.
During the fall or spring, head out just West of Lawrence to Clinton Lake. You can camp for $10 a night or mountain bike through one of the various trails located on the northeast side of the lake. If you obtain a state fishing license you can always try your
luck at hooking a bass or catfish.
Free Disc Golf. The cost of discs could range from a quarter at a garage sale up to $25 bucks at a retail store but once you have the equipment, play one of Lawrence's two courses located at Centennial Park or at Riverfront Park is a priceless experience.
If you enjoy the thrill of competition but at a slower pace, every night of the week different bars host ThePokerPub Texas Holdem tournaments. Entry is free and prizes are awarded to top placers. To see exactly where the games are being played visit www.thepokerpub.com.
Make like a fish and dive into one of three swimming areas with 10 minutes of campus. If swimming laps is the best workout for you, feel free to jump into a lane at the Lawrence Aquatic Center on Kentucky Street or at Robinson Gymnasium just east of Allen Fieldhouse. For the more adventurous type, you can head downtown to the city pool furnished with three diving boards and amusement-style slides.
Lawrence has three public golf courses all within a 10-mile drive of campus. Eagle Bend Golf Course and Alvamar Golf Course both offer discounts for college students with the presentation of your Student ID. You can walk 18-holes on each course for $22 or less.
Student Recreation and Fitness Center. As long as you have your Student ID to get in, the rec center houses 4 basketball courts, two racquetball courts, weight facilities, a running track above the basketball courts, and for the adventurous person a four story rock climbing wall free of charge.
Hold Serve with a game of tennis. The University has eight tennis courts located across the street from
Allen Fieldhouse that can be played on almost any time of day. During the winter months, First Serve located on West Clinton Parkway allows you to keep playing at their indoor facilities. The indoor game will cost more at $34/hour for a court.
Free Cyber Bowling at the Kansas Union. Not only do you get to bowl every Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year for free, you can enjoy a free game of pool or shuffle-board before or after bowling. Shoe rental is free and you can pick up a meal from there for less than $5.
Adult City sports leagues are affordable and supply months worth of fun. Grab your new dorm friends and join a league through the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation. You can choose from basketball, softball, kickball, dodge ball, or volleyball. You play once a week and won't end up paying more than $35, which breaks down to about$ 3.50 a game.
Intramural Sports at the University. Sports range from floor hockey to flag football. Sports that involve official range from $10 to$ 20 per team and those that do not are free. If you crave to play every sport known to man, intramurals at KU is the way to go. If you make it to the championship in football or basketball you get to play at Memorial Stadium or Allen Fieldhouse - plus a championship shirt for winning. With your championship shirt, you are the who's who on campus.
— Edited by Ben Smith