2025 Activities Guide (2)

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Board of Park Commissioners Robert Lovell - Board Member Charles Elsea- Board Member Kari James- Board Member Keely Pearce - Secretary

MISSION STATEMENT 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.

PARK STAFF Steve Gayfield - Superintendent Jennifer Shamblin - Recreation Supervisor Carla Young - Olivedale Park Supervisor Trina Thornton - Outdoor Education Coordinator

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Parks Community Building & Park Office 632 W. Fifth Ave. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 740-687-6651 Maintenance Building 1507 E. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 Olivedale Park 253 Boving Rd. Lancaster, Ohio 43130 740-687-6651 Alley Park Lodge 2805 Old Logan Rd. SE Lancaster, Ohio 43130 740-681-5025

www.LancasterParks.com lancasterparksandrecreationdepartment Phone # 740-687-6651 4

How do I become a coach or sponsor of a youth team? Or both?

Answer: THANK YOU for being willing to be a volunteer coach. We are looking for coaches each season as our leagues continue to grow. While registering your player, you can sign up to be a VOLUNTEER coach for soccer, flag football, or cheerleading. (Tackle football is different).

Just click on: I will coach my child. If we have a need for new coaches, we will reach out to you and start the process. All volunteer coaches complete a background check and concussion training.

Want to be a team sponsor? GREAT! We will get you a sponsor form to fill out and return with the sponsor payment so we can put your business name on the back of each player's jersey.

We rely on sponsors like you, to help with the ever growing cost of equipment and uniforms, so we can keep the cost affordable for our community. PLEASE EMAIL: jshamblin@ci.lancaster.oh.us for your sponsor form.

How do I register for Lancaster Parks & Recreation Activities?

YOUTH SPORTS How to Register for an Activity

ALLEY PARK CAMPS

Log in to your account. If you do not have one, create a new account at www.LancasterParks.com Click "Online Registration" on the home page or any of our program pages.

Click on the "Register" icon at the top of your account or click the "Register" from the navigation bar and select a program of interest.

Click "Register Now" or "Register (selected member)" next to the desired activity.

Check the register box next to the names of the members in the account that you are registering and then "add to cart" button, if registering individual member for an item with purchasing options click on the option that best fits your desired registration.

Once added to the cart, you will get options to "Return to the Program," "Continue Shopping," (if you need to add other items to the cart), or "Check Out" if you are ready to process.

Click "Check Out" to review your shopping cart, then "Continue" to move forward with your order.

Choose "Check Out Online" (when available) or "Create a Pre-Registration Form" (if available) and follow the steps.

Health & Fitness Center

ADULT RECREATION 5

ALLEY PARK

2805 OLD LOGAN RD. SE LANCASTER, OHIO 43130

Charles Alley Memorial Park has been a city park with the Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department since 1978. This 350- acre nature park hosts a variety of large community events, including a Maple Tapping Festival, Frontier Spirit, Pumpkin Hike, Winterlights, as well as many field trips and educational programs for students and adults. The park has seven miles of hiking trails, two lakes, a disc golf course, several outdoor picnic areas, a log cabin, historic covered bridge, and the Goslin Nature Center. This facility houses an educational center for programming by the outdoor education staff in the lower level, and the Great Room upstairs which is rented for events.

Weddings at Alley Park Call 740-687-6651 to Reserve Alley Park now for your special day!

The Goslin Nature Center at Charles Alley Memorial Park sets the stage for a fabulous wedding day. Wood planked walls and a massive stone fireplace create a charming and rustic setting for your special celebration. Experience nature on your wedding day at Charles Alley Memorial Park.

RENTAL INFO Main Room (includes kitchen facilities) Weekend per day

$750

(Friday-Sunday) Weekday per day (Monday-Thursday)

$375

Maximum capacity

6

With Tables

135

Without Tables

160

Special Events at Alley Park

by Lancaster Parks & Recreation

Tammy Groves

Peggy Arvay

Maple Tapping Festival & Pancake Breakfast March 8th 8 am - 11 am $5 per plate The festival features a maple tapping history display at our log cabin, demonstrations in our sugar shack, displays at the nature center and local maple syrup & kettle corn for sale.

Pumpkin Hike October 18th Pumpkin Carving 8-11 am Bonfire & Concessions 5-7:30 pm Hike 6-8:30 pm Fun for the Whole Family§

Matthew Romine

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EVENTS AT ALLEY PARK

CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE EVENTS HELD AT ALLEY PARK

Frontier Spirit

September 27-28

www.FrontierPlayers.org

Melanie Howard

Tammy Groves

Days of Knights October 4-5 www.TheDaysOfKnights.com Tammy Groves

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Alley Park Programs FIELD TRIPS

Follow our Alley Park Facebook page for more information.

Field Trips are offered year-round for schools, 4H groups, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, home school co-ops, and others. Programs are designed to meet the needs of your individual group while having fun. They are held at Alley Park in the Goslin Nature Education Center.

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the year at special events, outdoor education programs, and summer camps. Applications are available for teens interested in volunteering. Training sessions are required for some activities.

ROADSHOWS

NATURE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES Have your child's next birthday party in the Goslin Nature Education Center at Alley Park. Crafts, games, and a short lesson led by staff will keep your child (ages 3 and up) entertained while learning.

It's a fun time for everyone!

Preschool & Homeschool Classes Registration information available online

For program information & cost email: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com

The outdoor education staff at Alley Park will bring a program to your school, daycare, or facility.

Goslin Nature Education Center OPEN SUNDAYS (April - October)

1 - 4 pm

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Take a break from hiking and visit the lower level of the Goslin Nature Center. A volunteer will be on duty to answer your questions about our displays and animals.

ALLEY PARK 2025 CAMP INFO BEGINNER ARCHERY CAMPS (AGES 8 - 15)

June 2 - 5 (Rain date - June 6) 6 - 8pm June 9 - 12 (Rain date - June 13) 9:30 - 11:30 am June 9 - 12 (Rain date - June13 ) 6 - 8 pm Cost: $ 75 Classes taught by certified instructors.

Equipment provided.

Alley Adventure Camp (AGES 12-14) Choose Your Trek...

SURVIVOR TREK - Learn basic outdoor skills and hone your survival instincts.

Activities include shelter building, outdoor cooking, wilderness first aid, hikes, fishing, knife safety & more!

DISCOVER TREK - Try a variety of activities and let your creativity run wild!

Activities include cooking, woodworking, fishing, art, music & more!

June 23 - 27 Monday - Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm Thursday 9 am - Friday 12 pm Optional overnight experience on Thursday evening.

Cost: $ 220

Guardians of the park camp (ages 6-11)

Join our staff as they don their superhero attire to learn about nature and protect Alley Park. Classes include trees, sprouts, raccoons, collections, scavengers, etc..

Pathfinders (ages 6 - 8) 3 days Choose: July 8 - 10 or July 15 - 17 9am - 3pm Cost $140 Trailblazers (ages 9 - 11) 5 days Choose: July 7 - 11 or July 14 - 18 9am - 3pm Cost: $185

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More from Alley Park!!!

A NOTE FOR ALL CAMPS! Camp sizes are limited.

Registration required at least one week prior to camp session.

For camp questions, email: alleyparkoe@yahoo.com

HOOKS & BOBBERS Youth Fishing Derby Ages 4 to 15 years old June 21, 2025 9-10 am

Kayla Walter

Join us for some special events that take place at Alley Park after dark! We offer guided Night Hikes, Star Gazing and Family Fun Nights. Check the Calendar for future dates.

Poppy's Prediction January 31, 2025 7:30 am Downtown Gazebo 104 N. Broad St. Join Poppy downtown Lancaster as she predicts an early spring or late winter.

STORY TRAIL

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Alley Park has a new story trail in partnership with the Fairfield County District Library! Come hike the trail while reading a new story every few months.

EXPLORING OUR PARKS Join us for free and exciting adventures in various Lancaster Parks including hikes and other nature activities. Follow our Facebook pages and website for more details.

Adventures from 2 - 4pm

January 19th Alley Park Winter Hike March 16th - Keller Kirn Park Changing of the season hike May 18th - Alley Park Spring Wildflower Hike September 21st - Hunter Park Community Creek Study & BioBlitz November 16th - Rising Park Mt. Pleasant History Hike

Luke Starner Jami Jasper

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RISING PARK

1120 N. High St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Matthew Romine

Donna Richards

Rising Park has been the gem of Lancaster City Parks & Recreation since 1909, providing hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, fishing for youth, shelter houses, and a gazebo.

Orchard Hill Arboretum Come visit our beautiful arboretum located on Orchard Hill at Rising Park.

This new arboretum has more than 200 trees of various species for you to enjoy.

Walk through and appreciate the geography of the land while experiencing nature.

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Barbara Phillips

RISING PARK

1120 N. High St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Seeds of Change Earth day/Arbor Day

Saturday, April 26 Time 10 am - 12 pm

Shelter House Reservations 2025 Shelter Reservations will be open to Lancaster residents only for the first 60 days of the calendar year, beginning Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Monday, March 3, 2025, shelter reservations will be open to non-Lancaster residents, as well as Lancaster residents. It is recommended that reservations be made early to ensure your date is available.

The Rising Shelter is reserved in 3 different sections: North Side South Side/Porch Breezeway Shelter houses are free to the public. Rentals are first come/first serve.

Reservations MUST be made in person at the park office.

Rising Shelter

Lancaster Shelter

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FRIDAY NIGHT BANDSTAND

Located at 104 N. Broad St.

All shows held at the Bandstand in downtown Lancaster *OPENING ACTS PLAY FROM 6-6:50PM *MAIN ACTS PLAY FROM 7-9PM

2025 SCHEDULE 5/30 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: MATHEW ADAM MAIN ACT: BAD INFLUENCE 6/6 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: ERIC ATKINSON MAIN ACT: KALYSTA MINTON & BAND 6/13 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: KADE DENNISON MAIN ACT: THE FABULOUS BARNSTORMERS 6/20 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: MATT WILLAMAN MAIN ACT: THUNDERSTRUCK 6/27 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: LANCASTER COMMUNITY BAND MAIN ACT: ABBY MILLER & BAND 7/11 - START 7PM BRITISH INVASION 7/18 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: AIDEN KINSER MAIN ACT: KATMANDU 8/8 - START 6PM OPENING ACT: BENNY HILL MAIN ACT: ROCK THIS WAY The stage is brought to you by the Lancaster Festival and Lancaster Parks & Recreation This event is sponsored in part by Fairfield Federal Savings & Loan and YOUR Lancaster Parks & Recreation

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Opening Acts are sponsored by Adventure Pro Outdoors

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Glass Town Countdown Street Party in Zane Square!

With Glass Town Countdown, the community creates a beautiful piece of glass art to display throughout the year and then comes together for a fun party on New Year’s Eve! Be part of the celebration! Visit the Ohio Glass Museum and Glassblowing Studio to create or purchase a colorful glass ornament that will be attached to the giant NYE globe.

Fun glassblowing classes are available all year.

Learn more here.

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Olivedale Park

253 Boving Rd. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

Olivedale Park offers 16+ acres of trees, green space, and wildflowers. The park is across from the all-accessible playground on Rt. 22 with easy access from the Lancaster Bike Trail and features a large public picnic shelter.

Olivedale Senior Center and Lancaster Parks & Recreation Health & Fitness Center is also on the property.

RENTING THE OLIVEDALE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM PLEASE CALL THE OLIVEDALE PARK OFFICE AT 740-687-6655 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Weekend

$400

(Friday-Sunday) Weekday

$250

(Monday-Thursday) Audio visual capabilities and other amenities are available for extra cost.

Come visit the Health & Fitness Center now open to 25 years+ with a variety of fun exercise classes. Join Cardio Drumming, Barre Fit, Yoga Stretch, Chair Yoga, Pilates Fit, Zumba, Zumba Step, Strength & Balance, Silver Sneakers Classic, Dance Aerobics, and Spin.

Our Fitness Center features stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, cross trainer, sit down elliptical, NuSteps, Cybex weight machines, treadmills, rowing machine and more.

Check out our therapeutic pool and join classes or open swim.

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Monthly passes start at $12 for the Fitness Center and $22 for Fitness Center and unlimited classes!!

Olivedale Senior Center Olivedale Senior Center uses the facility at Olivedale Park for their activities. This is a premier Senior Recreational Center for the active senior 55 and older.

Members of the Olivedale Senior Center have access to the Lancaster Parks & Recreation Health & Fitness Center for an additional fee.

ACTIVITIES Art/Quilting/Knitting & Crocheting/Tatting Wood Carving/Book Club/Bible Study/Bell Choir Games/Card Games/Movies/Bingo/Mahjong/Dominos/Ping-Pong/Billiards Dance Lessons- Clogging, Line, Couples Dancing, Chair Dancing Educational Seminars Volunteering Opportunities Travel - Day Trips/Vacation Trips

SOCIAL OCCASIONS Lunch Bunch/ Veterans Group/ The “Sometimers” Group Art Show Rummage Sale Craft Bazaar Ice Cream Social (members only event) 80+ Party (A birthday celebration for members 80 and older) 2nd Tuesday Lunch (members only event)

All events are subject to change if necessary for the safety of our members. Please check the Olivedale website at www.olivedale.com for updates

ENTERTAINMENT 1/11 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 1/25 - AL HARPER 2/8 - DJ TODD 2/22 - HARD TO TELL 3/8 - JOHNNY GARBER 3/22 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 4/19 -DJ TODD 5/3 - WILLOW CREEK

5/17 - DJ TODD 5/31 - THE BLUE JEANS BAND 6/14 - ALEXANDER BAND 6/28 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 7/12 - WILLOW CREEK 8/2 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 8/16 - THE BLUE JEANS BAND 9/6 - DJ TODD

9/20 -THE BLUE JEANS BAND 10/11 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 10/25 - JOHNNY GARBER 11/8 - DJ TODD 11/22 - JOHNNY GARBER 12/6 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 12/30- JOHNNY GARBER

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CEDARLEN

2110 SHOSHONE DR.

15.5

CENCI

581 S. BROAD ST.

17.6

RECREATION BUILDING

701 UNION ST.

10.75

X

ELMWOOD

650 E. WALNUT ST.

1.9

X

FIREHOUSE

210 E. CHESTNUT ST.

1.1

X

FOX TRAIL/BIKETRAIL

NO ADDRESS

8.2

GLASSCO

1601 W. SIXTH AVE.

4.6

2

X

HOCKING

1221 BEACON ST.

9.2

2

X

HUFFER-DURDIN

1451 HUFFER AVE.

4.9

1

X

HUNTER

907 LINCOLN AVE.

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KELLER-KIRN

1601 N. HIGH ST.

76

LANRECO

521 N. CHERRY ST.

4.5

2

X

MAHER

710 MAHER AVE.

11.9

2

X

MARTENS

675 LINCOLN AVE.

18.9

5

MARY BURNHAM

310 N. CHERRY ST.

12.4

3

MILLER

409 N. MEMORIAL

13.8

X

OLIVEDALE

253 BOVING RD.

16.8

X

RISING

1120 N. HIGH ST.

73.3

SOCCER COMPLEX

1750 E. MAIN ST.

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TIKI POOL

1475 TIKI LANE

3

UTICA

1215 S. BROAD ST.

2.9

WACKER

NO ADDRESS

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ZANE SQUARE, FOUNTAIN

103 S. BROAD ST

0.8

BANDSTAND, VETERANS

104 N. BROAD ST

2422

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FISHING

350

DISC GOLF

2805 OLD LOGAN RD. SE

CONCESSIONS

BICYCLING

BASKETBALL

BALL FIELDS

ACRES

ALLEY PARK

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X X X

X X

1

X

X X

X

X

X 1

X

CENCI COMMUNITY CENTER

X X

X X

X

X

X

X

FIREHOUSE

X X X

X

X

X

HOCKING

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

HUFFER-DURDIN HUNTER

X X

X

LANRECO MAHER MARTENS

X

MARY BURNHAM

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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MILLER

8

X

OLIVEDALE

X

RISING

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

SOCCER COMPLEX

X 6

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TIKI POOL UTICA

1

X

GLASSCO

KELLER-KIRN

1

X

ELMWOOD FOX TRAIL/BIKETRAIL

X

PICKLEBALL COURTS

X

X

TENNIS COURT

CEDARLEN

X

SWIMMING

X

SOCCER FIELD

X

SHELTER HOUSE

PICNIC AREA

X

RESTROOM

NATURE CENTER

X

PLAYGROUND

MEETING ROOMS

ALLEY PARK

HIKING TRAILS

FOOTBALL FIELD

AMENTITIES

X X

X

X

WACKER ZANE SQUARE, FOUNTAIN BANDSTAND, VETERANS

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Swimming Pools

MILLER POOL

TIKI POOL

Miller Pool opens Saturday, May 31ST and closes Sunday, August 3rd 409 N. Memorial Dr. 740-687-6651

Tiki Pool opens Saturday, May 24th and closes Sunday, August 10th 1475 Tiki Lane 740-687-6651

TIKI ADMISSION $5 AFTER 4:00 ADMISSION IS ONLY $2 CARD TICKET ADMISSION $50 FOR 12 VISITS

HOURS OF OPERATION (BOTH POOLS) 12 - 6 pm Monday-Saturday 1- 6 pm Sunday

MILLER ADMISSION $4 AFTER 4:00 ADMISSION IS ONLY $2 CARD TICKET ADMISSION $40 FOR 12 VISITS

All children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

POOL PARTIES

Pool parties are available from 7 pm - 10 pm TIKI POOL Number of attendees cost: 1-100 $350 101-250 $450 251-400 $600 400+ $125 each additional 100 Maximum number of guests is 800

Season Passes Individual $95

Family $300

(up to 6 immediate family members living in the same household may include babysitter as 1 of the 6).

Passes can be purchased online and must be picked up at the Park Office.

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MILLER POOL Number of attendees cost: 1-100 $300 101-250 $400 251-400 $525 400+ $125 each additional 100 Maximum number of guests is 800

Swimming Pools

SUMMER NIGHT SERIES LINEUP DIVE IN MOVIE SATURDAY, JUNE 21 @ MILLER POOL 7-11 pm MOVIE TBD (ALL AGES)

TEEN NIGHT - AGES 12-17 THURSDAY, JUNE 12th @ TIKI POOL

Event sponsors:

7-9:30 pm GAMES, MUSIC, DANCING

SUMMER SWIM LESSONS Join the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Classes conducted by certified volunteers and our summer pool staff!! 3 sessions throughout the summer with morning and evening opportunities. Check out our website to sign up for dates. Class sizes are limited.

Parent/Child Classes ages 6 mos to 3 years (4 day class) Preschool Classes ages 3-5 (4 day class) Learn to Swim Classes ages 6 and older (8 day class) 25

TENNIS Summer Tennis Camps Registration deadline June 3, 2025 Register online at www.LancasterParks.com All participants receive a camp T-Shirt Camp starts June 9, 2025 All classes are held at the Rod Ishida Tennis Center at Lancaster High School Ed Stockwell

Quick Start Tennis

$40

GRADES K-4

This is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size.

While developing a love for the game, athletes will learn the rules and etiquette that help make tennis a lifelong game.

Days M,W,F

Start Date 6/9

End Date 6/27

Start Time 8:30 am

End time 9:15 am

Development Tennis

GRADES 5-12 There are 2 levels in Development Tennis - Middle School & Junior Development

MIDDLE SCHOOL Days M,W,F

GRADES 5-8 Beginners or advanced beginners - Cost $50

Start Date 6/9

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT Days M,W,F

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Start Date 6/9

End Date 6/27

Start Time 9:15 am

End time 10:30 am

For players IN GRADES 7-12 - Cost $70

End Date 6/27

Start Time 10:30 am

End time 12:00 pm

Check out the new pickleball courts at Olivedale Park!

8 courts located at Olivedale Park: 253 Boving Rd. Lancaster Hours of operation are Dawn to Dusk Free use for public First come first serve All levels of skill are encouraged to come play.

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BENCHES AND MEMORIAL TREES Dedicate a tree or bench to a loved one. Call the park office for more information.

740-687-6651

Ed Stockwell

Nature Volunteer Network

Are you looking to make a difference? Would you like to give back to your community? Do you feel like kids have all the fun? Well, we have a group for you! Join our adult volunteers and enjoy assisting with park projects, nature programs, and community events. Activities include helping with outdoor education, hikes, invasive plant removal, native flowerbed maintenance, camps, and special events. Please contact the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Outdoor Education Department at alleyparkoe@yahoo.com or 740-681-5025 if you would like to be included in the emails... and fun!

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Partners in the Parks PLEASE NOTE: These organizations are not facilitated by Lancaster Parks & Recreation, but contact information is provided below.

Fastpitch Softball

LANCASTER GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Games played at Martens Park.

Fastpitch softball for girls ages 4 through 18.

The LGSA runs a Spring (Summer) league and a "Fall Ball" league.

League is associated with USA Softball.

Information regarding the league can be found at leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=LGSA or facebook.com/lancaster.softball

Baseball

LANCASTER YOUTH BASEBALL

Games played at Hocking Park & Mary Burnham Park.

For ages 5 through 16. The LYBA runs a summer and a fall league. information regarding the league can be found at: lancasteryba.org or facebook.com/Lancaster-youth-baseball-association-little_league

Basketball

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BASKETBALL

Our league is for ages 6 through 16.

Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LancasterbiddyBBall or our website at https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/lbba

Mount Pleasant Photography Club Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.

For more information, contact: mppcmembership@mpphotoclub.org Or visit: https://www.mpphotoclub.org

Disc Golf

Eagles Nest Golf Course is located at Alley Park 2805 Old Logan Rd. SE Lancaster, Ohio Flat Rocks Disc Golf Course is located at Keller-Kirn Park 1601 N. High St. Lancaster, Ohio

LANCASTER DISC GOLF ALLIANCE The Lancaster Disc Golf Alliance has been a valued part of the Lancaster community since 2006, as a responsible non-profit local sports club. Our organization has been volunteering and contributing to the local community for over 10 years.

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VISIT OUR NEWEST PARKS! HUNTER PARK 907 Lincoln Ave. Hunter Park is home to our newest all accessible playground. This playground was funded by the Kiwanis Club of Lancaster.

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MILLER PARK-DOG PARK 409 N. Memorial Dr.

Parking off Wheeling St.

by Miller Pool

COMMUNITY BUILDING 632 W. FIFTH AVE.

We are excited to announce that the Lancaster Parks & Recreation Community Building is now open to the public.

Offering programming for basketball, cornhole, volleyball and indoor hockey. The auditorium is available to rent for dances and plays. Inquire at the Community Building for pricing.

740-687-6651

More info on PAL The Lancaster Police Activities League is the areas only certified .

USA Amateur Boxing Club.

Mentoring, community service and leadership projects

2025 show dates Hunchback of Notre Dame - Jan 24, 25, 26, 31- Feb. 1 & 2 Rainbow Fish the Musical - May 16, 17, 18 Next to Normal - June 19, 20, 21, 22 High School Musical - September 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 The Greatest Showman Cabaret - October 24, 25, 26 Beetlejuice Jr.- November 21, 22, 23 Twas the Night Before Christmas - December 18, 19, 20, 21

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RECREATION FOR ADULTS Lancaster Parks & Recreation loves having adults play in our parks! We have several adult leagues (16 & older) throughout the year to keep you active, competitive and having fun! Get a team together or sign up to be placed on a team on any of our various adult leagues. Please check out www.lancasterparks.com for the most up to date information.

Cornhole League

Volleyball

Played inside at the Recreation Building on Thursday nights beginning January 9, 2025. Cost is $50 per team.

This is a CO-ED recreational league that wil play Thursday evenings at the Recreation Building. Cost is $50/player and cost does include a t-shirt. Season begins March 13, 2025. Registration deadline is February 21st.

The Adult Cornhole Tournament is held downtown Lancaster on August 23rd at 104 N. Broad St.

Kickball

Wiffleball This CO-ED softball league plays on Thursday nights at Mary Burnham Park. Registration is $50/player and includes a team shirt. Season will begin on July 18th.

Registration deadline is June 26th.

This is a CO-ED recreational league. Games are played on Thursday nights at Rising Park. Cost is $50/player.

This includes a team shirt. Season will begin on May 15th, 2025. Registration deadline is April 18.

Dodgeball This is a CO-ED recreational league that will play Thursday evenings at the Recreation Building. Cost is $50/player and cost does include a t-shirt.

Season begins Sept. 18, 2025.

Registration deadline is August 29th.

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YOUTH SPORTS s & al k r r Pa sever e t as rs c e f n f o th La u n o o ry ati o e f r Rec sports

Everyone Plays Soccer This league is an everyone plays recreational activity for youth ages 4 to middle school age. We offer sessions in the spring and the fall. Registration is $50 per player and is done online at www.LancasterParks.com Deadlines for seasons are: Spring Season 2025 - Registration Deadline is February 28th Fall Season 2025- Registration Deadline is June 20th

Kayla Walter

Everyone Plays Flag Football This league is an everyone plays recreational activity for youth PreK- 6th grade. We offer sessions in the spring and the fall. Registration is $50 per player and is done online at www.LancasterParks.com Deadlines for seasons are: Spring Season 2025 - Registration Deadline is February 28th Fall Season 2025 - Registration Deadline is June 20th

Barb Smith

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Youth Sports Camps Street Jackets Skills & Drills

This program is for youth ages 6-14. This camp will cover stickhandling, passing, shooting, coordination, movement, and game play. Classes will consist of a warm-up followed by skill development drills and game play. Hockey sticks will be provided, but class members may use their own equipment.

SUMMER CAMP DATES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAYS ON BROAD ST. JUNE 6th, thru June 24th 10 am. AND 11 am.

No Limits Athletics Emphasizes FUN and teamwork. The No Limits Athletics basketball program will provide your son or daughter, regardless of skill level or disability, with a positive experience in learning the FUNdamentals of the sport.

Camp Dates for 2025 are TBD

CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMP

Lancaster Parks & Recreation is proud to partner with Challenger Sports to offer a Summer Soccer Camp. The camp is facilitated by instructors from Challenger Sports at the Main St. Soccer Complex.

Dates for 2025 are June 9-13 More Information www.LancasterParks.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025 JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 2

Shelter House Reservations Open for 2025

4 Adult Cornhole League Registration Deadline. Season begins January 9th 19 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Winter Hike at Alley Park Dress for the weather. Uneven terrain. Meet in the front parking lot.

20 Martin Luther King Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 25 Backyard Sugaring Class at Alley Park – 9-11am 31 Poppy’s Prediction – Come downtown to the Gazebo on Broad St. at 7:30am to see if Poppy the Skunk predicts an early spring or late winter.

FEBRUARY 1 Star Gazing at Alley Park 5:30 p.m.

Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park.

Telescopes will be available to View the Thin Crescent Moon, Venus, and Neptune that evening.

3 Spring Session Online Registration begins for Preschoolers in the Park 5

MARCH 3 Summer swim lesson registration opens for session 1 & 2 7 Star Gazing at Alley Park 6:00 p.m.

Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park. Telescopes will be available to View the Quarter Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus and Mars that evening.

8 Maple Tapping Festival at Alley Park 8-11am Pancake Breakfast - $ 5 per plate Festival includes maple tapping history display at our log cabin, demonstrations in our sugar shack, nature education center open, and local maple syrup for sale.

16 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm St. Patty Hike at Keller-Kirn Park Dress for the weather. Uneven terrain. Meet in the parking lot.

Summer Camps at Alley Park Online Registration begins

17 Presidents’ Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 21 Adult Volleyball Registration Deadline. Season begins March 13th 28 Spring Youth Soccer & Flag Football Registration Deadline. Season begins April 5th

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APRIL 5

Olivedale indoor Rummage Sale (8a-1p)

JUNE 2-5

Archery Camp at Alley Park (Evening) - ages 8-15

6 Open Nature Center begins at Alley Park (Sundays 1-4pm) April 6 – October 26

3 Summer Tennis Camp Registration Deadline (Summer Tennis Camp Dates: June 9-27th Held M,W,F)

12 Olivedale Euchre Tournament (open to the public).

Tickets can be purchased at Olivedale Park. Doors open at 12p, play starts at 1p

6 Friday Night Bandstand – 6:00 Opening Act: Eric Atkinson 7:00pm Main Act: Kalysta Minton & Band

24 Adult League Kickball registration deadline- season begins May 15th 26 Seeds of Change Earth Day/Arbor Day Event at Rising Park, 10a-12p

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Archery Camp at Alley Park (Morning) – ages 8-15 Archery Camp at Alley Park (Evening) – ages 8-15

12 Miller Pool – “Summer Night Series” Teen Night!

Ages 12-17 FREE Event 7-10 p.m.

13 Friday Night Bandstand – 6:00 pm opening act – Kade Dennison 7:00 pm Main act: The Fabulous Barnstormers 16 Alley Adventure Camp (ages 12-14) at Alley Park Registration deadline 19

Juneteenth – All Park Location Offices Closed

16-26 Summer Swim Lessons – Session 1 20 “Everyone Plays Soccer” Fall Registration Deadline Season Begins August 18th 20 Friday Night Bandstand – 6:00 pm Opening Act- Matt Willaman 7:00 pm Main Act: Thunderstruck

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2 Park, Afterdark Program at Alley Park – 7-9pm – Registration online 18 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Wildflower Hike at Alley Park Dress for the weather. Uneven terrain. Meet in the front parking lot.

23 Street Hockey Skills & Drills Camp Registration Deadline – Camp dates Fridays (June 6- June 27th) 23 Archery Camps at Alley Park – Registration Deadline 24 Tiki Pool Opens 26 Memorial Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 30 Friday Night Bandstand – 6:00 pm opening act: Mathew Adam 7:00 Main Act – Bad Influence 31

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Miller Pool Opens

Miller Pool – “Summer Nights” Dive In Movie 7-11pm

21 Fishing Derby at Alley Park (ages 4-16) – 9-10am Registration required 23-27 Alley Adventure Camp at Alley Park - Ages 12-14 26 Adult Wiffleball Registration Deadline – season begins July 17th 27 Friday Night Bandstand – 6:00pm Opening Act: Lancaster Community Band 7:00 pm- Main Act: Classic Rock Experience

JULY 1 Fall Sessions for Preschool & Homeschool classes online registration begins 4 Independence Day Holiday – All Park Location Offices Closed 7-11

Guardians of the Park Camp at Alley Park (Ages 9-11)

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Guardians of the Park Camp at Alley Park (Ages 6-8)

14-24 Summer Swim Lessons – Session 2 11

Friday Night Bandstand – 7:00 pm British Invasion

14-18 Guardians of the Park Camp at Alley Park (Ages 9-11) 15-17 Guardians of the Park Camp at Alley Park (Ages 6-8) 18 Friday Night Bandstand 6:00 Opening Act: Aiden Kinser 7:00pm Main Act: KatMandu 24

Lancaster Festival begins through August 2

AUGUST 3

Miller Pool Closes for season

8 Friday Night Bandstand – 6:00 Opening Act: Benny Hill 7:00 Main Act: Rock This Way 10

Tiki Pool Closes for season

16 Pancake Breakfast at County Fairgrounds for Antique Tractor Show 8:00-11:00 a.m.

Come support Lancaster Parks and Recreation as they serve up pancakes in the Dining Hall on the Fairgrounds.

Cost: $5.00 per plate 23 Downtown Cornhole Tournament – Located on Broad St. Registration Required 29 Adult Indoor Dodgeball Registration Deadline – Season starts Sept 18th 30 Star Gazing at Alley Park 7:30 p.m.

Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park. Telescopes will be available to View the Moon that evening.

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NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

16 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm History Hike at Rising Park Dress for the weather. Uneven terrain.

Meet in the parking lot by the playground.

27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday – All Park Location Offices Closed

SEPTEMBER 1

Labor Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

21 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Creek Study and BioBlitz at Hunter Park Dress for the weather. Meet at the shelter next to the playground.

27 Star Gazing at Alley Park 7:00 p.m.

Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park.

Telescopes will be available to View the Moon that evening 27-28 Frontier Spirit at Alley Park https://frontierspirit.org/

OCTOBER

DECEMBER 11-14- Winterlights 6-8pm A FREE outdoor event held at Alley Park for four nights only. Thousands of lights, festive music, bonfires, and concessions make it a winter experience for all ages.

4 Olivedale Euchre Tournament (open to the public).

Tickets can be purchased at Olivedale Park. Doors open at 12p, play starts at 1p

25- Christmas Holiday – All Park Location Offices Closed

4-5 Days of Knights at Alley Park https://thedaysofknights.com/

31- Glass Town Countdown - New Year‘s Eve Event downtown on the Square.

5-11 Fairfield County Fair – Come visit our booth while visiting the County Fair

Jan 1- New Year Holiday - all park location offices closed

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Columbus Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

18 Olivedale HallowThanksMas craft bazaar 9a-2p.

Olivedale kitchen will be open for lunch.

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Pumpkin Hike at Alley Park – Park closed until 5pm No pets permitted during this event 8-11am – Carving in the Barn 5-7:30pm – Concessions open in back parking lot 6-8:30pm – Trail of pumpkins open

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