Lancaster Recreation Commission
Recreational Activities
A cooperative program of the City, Township, and School District of Lancaster. Provides a wide variety of opportunities for citizens of all ages to participate in recreational activities.

Youth Activities include:
- Sports, such as track meets, basketball, soccer, field hockey, tennis, volleyball, flag football, cheerleading, gymnastics, football, softball, little league baseball
- Cultural enrichment, such as music, dance, theatre, and art
- Summer playgrounds and day camps
- Free lunches, snacks, and nutrition education provided at all summer programs
- Summer Day Camps for working parents
- Music, performing arts, other special interest and sports camps
- School-Age Child Care - Before/after school programs in 12 School District of Lancaster elementary schools
- Day care/preschool year long
- Classes in swimming, martial arts, ballet, jazz and tap dance

Special events:
- Fall Family Fun Fest
- Open Streets Lancaster
- Candy Cane Hunt
- Giant yard sales in May and Septe
525 Fairview Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603
Eligibility: No limitations for most programs; Happy Hearts Club: age 50 years or older
Hours: Office: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; Program hours vary
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 392-2115
  • (717) 392-8489 - Fax
Email Address: info@lancasterrec.org
Fee Amounts: Vary; sliding scale for those who qualify; non-residents of Lancaster City/Township are charged a 25% higher fee.
Intake Procedure: Telephone, walk-in, mail, online
Geographical Area: Lancaster County, with emphasis on Lancaster city and Lancaster Township residents
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Lancaster Recreation Commission
Recreational Activities
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