Learn about the different sports and recreational opportunities.

Throughout the year, organized activities are offered for the community.

Olivedale is a premier recreational and educational facility for the older population of the community ages 55 and older.

Information on the parks, their locations, and the amenities they offer.

About Lancaster Parks

To provide a quality park and recreation system that promotes the benefits of parks and recreation by providing quality facilities and programs that enrich the lives of the citizens in our community.

The City of Lancaster values its heritage and offers fun for everyone.

Parks & Rec Highlights

Find out what’s going on & stay up to date.

The Burn on Open Burning ordered today, Sept. 6, 2024, includes the following Ohio counties: Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington.

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ATTENTION: Please read the following and adhere to not using grills or having campfires or open flames of any kind in the Lancaster City... Read More → The Burn on Open Burning ordered today, Sept. 6, 2024, includes the following Ohio counties: Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Fairfield, Fayette, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington.

LANCASTER PARKS & RECREATION PHOTO CONTEST

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Have you been out enjoying all that Lancaster Parks & Recreation has to offer? Our beautiful parks, playgrounds, special events and... Read More → LANCASTER PARKS & RECREATION PHOTO CONTEST

Lancaster Park & Recreation to hold a public meeting to get feedback from the community for the Miller Park Concept Plan & Design.

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The Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a public meeting to update the concept plan and design for Miller Park.... Read More → Lancaster Park & Recreation to hold a public meeting to get feedback from the community for the Miller Park Concept Plan & Design.

What's Happening

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Date/Time Event
10/19/2024
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Carving at the Barn for Pumpkin Hike
Alley Park, Lancaster Ohio
10/19/2024
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Pumpkin Hike at Alley Park
Alley Park, Lancaster Ohio
10/20/2024
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Exploring our Parks
11/11/2024
All Day
Veterans Day – Closed

Many energetic activities 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.

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