About Lancaster Parks

Sports
Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Swimming are some of the many energetic activities that can be found in community recreation.
These programs are designed to fulfill the need to be involved in an activity where talents can find expression. If the need is to learn more about a sport, that opportunity also exists by way of lessons, clinics, and special training seminars. There is a place for everyone of all ages, skill levels, desires and abilities.
Special Events
Throughout the year, organized activities are offered for the community. Special events are presented for your enjoyment such as:
Olivedale Senior Center
We consider Olivedale a premier recreational and educational facility for the older population of the community ages 55 and older.


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Amenities
Comprised of the original Schurtz home, with 2 subsequent additions, the Center boasts a large banquet room in a multi-purpose area, meeting rooms, recreational areas, wellness center with warm-water exercise pool and a fitness room.
Activities
Members enjoy:
  • Cultural learning opportunities
  • The fine arts
  • Health and wellness
  • Hobbies
  • Sports
  • Travel
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Friends of the Park

The Friends of the Lancaster Parks and Recreation is a non-profit, 501c3 organization established to maintain an association of persons interested in parks and recreation.  It is our mission to: support, promote, encourage park and recreation service, activities and facilities; focus public attention to the needs of Lancaster Parks and Recreation; encourage gifts, endowments, scholarships and bequests to the to the (Fairfield County) Foundation. 

Over the past few years, these projects have included funding and signage for the past park tax levies, fundraisers (pancake breakfast, 5K run, etc.), funding the Alley Park Sugar Shack, providing computers to the Parks administrative office, and sending under privileged children to park programs. 

We as the Friends of the Lancaster Parks and Recreation look forward to working with you to provide extra value and support to our local parks!

 

Kari James,

President, Friend of Lancaster Parks & Recreation