2026 Activities Guide- Online

2026

Levi Bartos

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Board of Park Commissioners Robert Lovell - Board Member Kari James - Board Member Kristina Crites - 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 - Assistant Superintendent Shea Goss - Facilities Supervisor Carla Young - Olivedale Park Supervisor Ann Morrow - Outdoor Education Coordinator 3

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 and/or flag football,.

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@lancasterohio.gov for your sponsor form.

How do I register for Lancaster Parks & Recreation Faith Collison Activities?

YOUTH SPORTS How to Register for an Activity

Faith Collison

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 14th

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 for sale.

Pumpkin Hike October 24th Pumpkin Carving 8-11 am Bonfire & Concessions 5-7:30 pm Trail Open 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 26-27 www.FrontierPlayers.org

Melanie Howard

Tammy Groves

Days of Knights October 10-11 www.TheDaysOfKnights.com Tammy Groves

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Alley Park Programs

For Alley Park program information contact:

alleyparkoe@yahoo.com Or Follow Our Alley Park Facebook Page

VOLUNTEER TEENS PROGRAM

FIELD

TRIPS Field Trips are offered year-round for schools, Day Cares, 4-H groups, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, home schoolers, 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.

ROADSHOWS Our outdoor education staff at Alley Park will bring a curriculum based, nature program to your school, daycare, or facility.

V-teens offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year at special events, outdoor education programs, and summer camps. Applications are available for teens interested in participating. Training sessions are required for some activities.

NATURE VOLUNTEER NETWORK Watch our Facebook page or join our email list for guest speakers, fun activities, and volunteer opportunities for adult nature enthusiasts.

NATURE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES Have your child's next birthday party in the Goslin Nature Education Center lower level.

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 Session information and registration are on our website & Facebook page

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Look no further!

Enjoy an outdoor education experience with your kids! Nature themed lessons, crafts, hikes, games, songs, and more!

Goslin Nature Education Center

LOWER LEVEL OPEN SUNDAYS 1 - 4 PM (April - October) 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 2026 CAMP INFO BEGINNER ARCHERY CAMPS (AGES 8 - 15)

June 1 - 4 (Rain date - June 5) 6 - 8pm June 8 - 11 (Rain date - June 12) 9:30 - 11:30am June 8 - 11 (Rain date - June 12) 6 - 8pm Cost: $ 75 Classes taught by certified instructors.

Equipment provided.

Alley Adventure Camp (AGES 12-15) Choose Your Trek...

BOTH Include Some “MINECAMP” Themed Activities

SURVIVOR MODE - Learn basic outdoor skills. Hone your survival instincts. Activities include shelter building, outdoor cooking, wilderness first aid, hikes, fishing, knife safety & more!

DISCOVER MODE - Try a variety of activities and let your creativity run wild! Activities include cooking, woodworking, fishing, art, music & more!

June 22 - 26 Cost: $ 220 Monday - Wednesday 9am - 3pm Thursday 9am - Friday 12pm Optional overnight experience on Thursday evening.

MINECAMP (AGES 6-11) Master miners and beginner block builders alike, our staff will lead you on an adventure that will rock your world! Multiplayer. Rated: E 6 + Content: Crafting, creating, building and exploring various biomes and the creatures living within.

Pathfinders (ages 6 - 8) 3 days Choose: July 7 - 9 or July 14 - 16 9am - 3pm Cost $140 Trailblazers (ages 9 - 11) 5 days Choose: July 6 - 10 or July 13 - 17 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 - 15 years old June 20, 2026 9-10 am Followed by Awards & Prizes

Register Online!

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 and Facebook page for future dates.

Poppy's Prediction February 2, 2026 7:30 am Downtown Gazebo 104 N. Broad St. Join Poppy downtown Lancaster as she predicts an early spring or late winter.

STORY WALK

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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 18TH - ALLEY PARK - WINTER HIKE FEBRUARY 15TH - CENCI PARK - GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT MARCH 15TH - KELLER KIRN - ALMOST SPRING HIKE APRIL 19TH - HUNTER PARK - CREEK & TRAIL CLEAN UP HIKE MAY 17TH - ALLEY PARK - WILDFLOWER HIKE JUNE 21ST - RISING PARK - FATHER’S DAY FUN HIKE JULY 19TH - ALLEY PARK - SHADY TREE HIKE AUGUST 16TH - KELLER KIRN PARK - SIZZLIN SUMMER HIKE SEPTEMBER 20TH - HUNTER PARK - CREEK STUDY & BIOBLITZ OCTOBER 18TH - RISING PARK - AUTUMN ATTIRE HIKE NOVEMBER 15TH - OU-L BIKE TRAIL HIKE - PETS ON THE PATH DECEMBER 13TH - ALLEY PARK - WINTERLIGHTS HIKE (SELF LED)

Lancaster Parks & Recreation* and Fairfield County Park District+ invite you to join our combined Wise Walkers Senior Hiking Group.

JANUARY 14TH - BIKE PATH* BY OU-L FEBRUARY 11TH - CENCI PARK MARCH 11TH - CROSS MOUND PARK APRIL 8TH - ALLEY PARK MAY 13TH - WAHKEENA NATURE PRESERVE JUNE 10TH - KELLER KIRN PARK JULY 8TH - SMECK PARK AUGUST 12TH - MAMBOURG PARK SEPTEMBER 9TH - RISING PARK OCTOBER 14TH - CROSS MOUND PARK NOVEMBER 11TH - OLIVEDALE PARK DECEMBER 9TH - SMECK PARK 13

RISING PARK

1120 N. High St. Lancaster, Ohio 43130

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

Shelter House Reservations 2026 Shelter Reservations will be open to Lancaster residents only for the first 60 days of the calendar year, beginning Thursday, January 2, 2026.

Monday, March 2, 2026, 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

Marilyn Steiner

Diane Shannon

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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 6:30-7:15PM *MAIN ACTS PLAY FROM 7:15-9PM

2026 SCHEDULE 6/5 - START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: HALLIE & JENTZEN MAIN ACT: MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER 6/12 - START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: AIDEN KINSER MAIN ACT: BRONSON ARROYO 6/19 - START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: SITA ALLEGRETTI MAIN ACT: WHIRL BAND 6/26 - START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: LANCASTER COMMUNITY BAND MAIN ACT: DAVID CHURCH 7/10 - START 7PM BRITISH INVASION 7/31 - START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: KADE DENNISON MAIN ACT: RED LIGHT GO 8/7 - START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: MATT WILLAMAN MAIN ACT: ROCK THIS WAY 8/14- START 6:30PM OPENING ACT: TOM TIPPIN MAIN ACT: CONSPIRACY 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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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 , Barre Fit, Yoga Stretch, Chair Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Zumba Plus, Strength & Balance, Silver Sneakers Classic, Rock Steady Boxing 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 Welcome to Olivedale Senior Center Where Community, Wellness, and Fun Come Together Nestled in the heart of Olivedale Park, Olivedale Senior Center is a vibrant hub for adults 55 and older who are looking to stay active, connected, and inspired.

Whether you're interested in fitness classes, arts and crafts, educational programs, or simply enjoying good company, there's something here for everyone.

Our beautiful facility offers a welcoming environment where friendships flourish and every day brings new opportunities to learn, laugh, and live well. Come be part of a community that celebrates life at every stage!

Join us at Olivedale—where you're always among friends.

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 1/10 - DJ TODD 1/24 - MIKE BLAKESLEY 2/14 - JOHNNY GARBER 2/28 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 3/14 - DJ TODD 3/28 - THE ALEXANDER BAND 4/18 -TNT ENTERTAINMENT 5/2 - DJ TODD

5/23 - MIKE BLAKESLEY 6/13 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 6/27 - THE BLUE JEANS BAND 7/11 - JOHNNY GARBER 8/8 - TNT ENTERTAINMENT 8/22 - DJ TODD 9/12 - MIKE BLAKESLEY

9/26 -HARD TO TELL BAND 10/10 -TNT ENTERTAINMENT 10/31 - JOHNNY GARBER 11/21 - DJ TODD 12/12 - THE BLUE JEANS BAND 12/30- JOHNNY GARBER

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

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CENCI

581 S. BROAD ST.

17.6

COMMUNITY BLDG

632 W. FIFTH AVE.

10.75

X

ELMWOOD

650 E. WALNUT ST.

1.9

X

210 E. CHESTNUT ST.

1.1

X

FOX TRAIL/BIKETRAIL

NO ADDRESS

8.2

GLASSCO

1601 W. SIXTH AVE.

4.6

2

X

2422

HOCKING

1221 BEACON ST.

9.2

2

X

1451 HUFFER AVE.

4.9

1

X

HUNTER

907 LINCOLN AVE.

7

KELLER-KIRN

1601 N. HIGH ST.

76

LANRECO

521 N. CHERRY ST.

4.5

X

X

2

X

X

X

MAHER

710 MAHER AVE.

11.9

2

675 LINCOLN AVE.

18.9

5

MARY BURNHAM

310 N. CHERRY ST.

12.4

3

X X

MILLER

409 N. MEMORIAL

13.8

X

253 BOVING RD.

16.8

X

RISING

1120 N. HIGH ST.

73.3

SOCCER COMPLEX

1750 E. MAIN ST.

20 3 2.9

WACKER

NO ADDRESS

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ZANE SQUARE, FOUNTAIN

103 S. BROAD ST

0.8

BANDSTAND, VETERANS

104 N. BROAD ST

1

X

X

OLIVEDALE

1475 TIKI LANE

X

X

MARTENS

1215 S. BROAD ST.

X

X

HUFFER-DURDIN

UTICA

X

X

FIREHOUSE

TIKI POOL

FISHING

X

DISC GOLF

2

CONCESSIONS

15.5

BICYCLING

350

2110 SHOSHONE DR.

BASKETBALL

2805 OLD LOGAN RD. SE

CEDARLEN

BALL FIELDS

ACRES

ALLEY PARK

X

X

X

X 1

X

COMMUNITY BLDG

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

X

MILLER

X

OLIVEDALE

X

RISING

X

X

X X

X

X

X

X

X

X

SOCCER COMPLEX

X

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6

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TIKI POOL UTICA

1

X

GLASSCO

KELLER-KIRN

1

X

ELMWOOD FOX TRAIL/BIKETRAIL

X

X

PICKLEBALL COURTS

CENCI

X

TENNIS COURT

X

SWIMMING

X

SOCCER FIELD

X

SHELTER HOUSE

PICNIC AREA

X

RESTROOM

NATURE CENTER

X

CEDARLEN

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 30th and closes Sunday, August 2nd 409 N. Memorial Dr. 740-687-6651

Tiki Pool opens Saturday, May 23rd and closes Sunday, August 9th 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 20 @ MILLER POOL 7-11 pm MOVIE TBD (ALL AGES)

TEEN NIGHT - AGES 12-17 THURSDAY, JUNE 18th @ 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 1, 2026 Register online at www.LancasterParks.com All participants receive a camp T-Shirt Camp starts June 8, 2026 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 6/8

End Date 6/26

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 6/8

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT Days M,W,F

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Start Date 6/8

End Date 6/26

Start Time 9:15 am

End time 10:30 am

For players IN GRADES 7-12 - Cost $70

End Date 6/26

Start Time 10:30 am

End time 12:00 pm

Check out the pickleball courts at Olivedale Park!

REGISTER

Ladder Leagues Spring- April 27 Summer 1-June 22 Summer 2- Aug 17 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, guest speakers 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 the 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

FAIRFIELD COUNTY YOUTH SOFTBALL

Games played at Martens Park.

Fastpitch softball for girls ages 4 through 18.

The FCYS 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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Saturday, April 25 Time 10am - 1pm NEW LOCATION FOR 2026 DOWNTOWN ON ZANE SQUARE

103 S. BROAD ST. LANCASTER, OHIO

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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

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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 8, 2026. 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 5, 2026. Registration deadline is February 21st.

The Adult Cornhole Tournament is held downtown Lancaster on August 22ND at 104 N. Broad St.

Softball

Kickball

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 16th.

Registration deadline is June 25th.

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 14th, 2026. Registration deadline is April 23rd.

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 Oct. 15th 2026.

Registration deadline is Sept 18th.

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YOUTH SPORTS & rks al r Pa sever e t s s a r c e Lan on off outh ti ry a 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 2026 - Registration Deadline is February 28th Fall Season 2026- Registration Deadline is June 19th

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 2026 - Registration Deadline is February 28th Fall Season 2026 - Registration Deadline is June 19th

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 5th, thru June 26th 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 2026 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 2026 are June 8-12 More Information www.LancasterParks.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026 JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 2

Shelter House Reservations Open for 2026

2 Adult Cornhole League Registration Deadline. Season begins January 8th 2 Adult Shuffleboard League Registration Deadline. Season begins January 6th 14 Wise Walker Senior Hike 9-11am On Bike Trail - Meet at OU-L South parking lot 18 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Winter Hike at Alley Park Uneven terrain. Meet in the front parking lot.

19 Martin Luther King Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 27 Adult Nature Volunteer Network 6-7:30pm at Alley Park Lower Level

FEBRUARY 2 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.

2 Summer Camps at Alley Park Online Registration begins 6 Spring Session Online Registration open for Preschoolers in the Park- Begins March 20

MARCH 2 Summer swim lesson registration opens for session 1 & 2 14 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.

15 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Almost Spring at Keller-Kirn Park Meet at first kiosk 20 Star Gazing at Alley Park 7:30- 10pm Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park. Telescopes will be available to View the thin crescent Moon, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula that evening.

24 Adult Nature Volunteer Network 6-7:30pm at Alley Park - Lower Level

11 Wise Walker Senior Hike 9-11am Cenci Park 15 Exploring Our Parks 2-4pm Great Backyard Bird Count Hike at Cenci Park Shelter 16 Presidents’ Day – All Park Location Offices Closed 21 Adult Volleyball Registration Deadline. Season begins March 5th 21 Star Gazing at Alley Park 6-8:30 p.m.

Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park 24 Adult Nature Volunteer Network 6-7:30pm at Alley Park 28 Spring Youth Soccer & Flag Football Registration Deadline. Season begins April 13th

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Olivedale indoor Rummage Sale (8a-1p)

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

5 Open Nature Center begins at Alley Park (Sundays 1-4pm) April 5 – October 25

1 Summer Tennis Camp Registration Deadline (Summer Tennis Camp Dates: June 8-26th Held M,W,F)

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Friday Night Bandstand – See page 16

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

Wise Walker Senior Hike 9-11am at Alley Park front lot

17 Star Gazing at Alley Park 8-10:30pm - Held in field across from entrance to Alley Park. View Jupiter and galaxies.

18-19 Mount Pleasant Photography Club Show - Community Building see website for more details 19 Exploring Our Parks 2-4pm Hunter Park - Clean up Day 23 Adult Pickleball Ladder League Registration Deadline Spring 1 Session begins April 27th 23 Adult League Kickball registration deadline- season begins May 14th

10 Wise Walker Senior HIke 9-11am at Keller Kirn Park Meet by first kiosk 12

Friday Night Bandstand – See page 16

12 Alley Adventure Camp (ages 12-15) at Alley Park Registration deadline 15-25 Summer Swim Lessons – Session 1

25 Seeds of Change Earth Day/Arbor Day Event at Zane Square Downtown 10am-1pm

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28 Adult Nature Volunteer Network 6-7:30pm at Alley Park

19 “Everyone Plays Soccer” Fall Registration Deadline Season Begins August 17th

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1 Park After Dark - COSI Event at Alley Park 7-9pm – Registration Required 17 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Wildflower Hike at Alley Meet in the front parking lot.

22 Archery Camps at Alley Park – Registration Deadline

Juneteenth – All Park Location Offices Closed

Friday Night Bandstand –See page 16

20 Miller Pool – “Summer Nights” Dive In Movie 711pm 20 Fishing Derby at Alley Park (ages 4-15) 9-10am Registration required

23 Tiki Pool Opens

21 Exploring Our Parks - 2-4pm at Rising Park - Meet in parking lot by the playground

25 Memorial Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

22-26 Alley Adventure Camp at Alley Park - Ages 12-15

29 Street Hockey Skills & Drills Camp Registration Deadline – Camp dates Fridays (June 5- June 29th)

25 Adult Softball Registration Deadline – season begins July 16th

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Miller Pool Opens

Friday Night Bandstand – See page 16

Amanda King

JULY 2 Online registration open for Alley Park Preschool & Homeschool Fall Sessions 3 Independence Day Holiday – All Park Location Offices Closed 6-10 MINECAMP Camp at Alley Park (Ages 9-11) 7-9

MINECAMP Camp at Alley Park (Ages 6-8)

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Friday Night Bandstand – See page 16

13-23 Summer Swim Lessons – Session 2 13-17 MINECAMP at Alley Park (Ages 9-11)

AUGUST

14-16 MINECAMP at Alley Park (Ages 6-8)

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Miller Pool Closes for season

19 Exploring Our parks 2-4pm Shady Tree Hike at Alley Park - Meet in the front parking lot

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Friday Night Bandstand –See page 16

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Tiki Pool Closes for season

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Friday Night Bandstand –See page 16

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Friday Night Bandstand Page page 16

15 Pancake Breakfast 8-11am at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds for the Antique Tractor Show.

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

Cost: $5 per plate 16 Exploring Our Parks 2-4pm Sizzlin Summer Hike at Keller-Kirn Park Meet by first kiosk 22 Downtown Cornhole Tournament – Located on Broad St. Registration Required 25 Adult Nature Volunteer Network 6-7:30pm at Alley Park - Lower Level

Thea Kallenberg

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NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

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Wise Walker Senior Hike 9-11am Olivedale Park

13 Registration Open for Alley Park Preschool & Homeschool Sessions

SEPTEMBER 7

Labor Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

9 Wise Walker Senior Hike 9-11am at Rising Park - Meet at playground parking lot

15 Exploring Our Parks – 2-4pm Pets on the Path Bike Trail Meet at OU-L South Lot. 26-27 Thanksgiving Holiday – All Park Location Offices Closed

18 Adult indoor dodgeball registration deadline - season begins October 15th 18 Star Gazing at Alley Park 7:30 - 10pm Held in the field across from the entrance to Alley Park.

Telescopes will be available. View the Moon and Saturn.

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

26-27 Frontier Spirit at Alley Park https://frontierspirit.org 29 Adult Nature Volunteer Network 6-7:30pm at Alley Park - Lower Level

OCTOBER 4 Olivedale HallowThanksMas craft bazaar 9a-2p.

Olivedale kitchen will be open for lunch.

9 Star Gazing at Alley park 6:30-9pm Held in field across from entrance to Alley park. View Saturn.

10-11 Days of Knights at Alley Park https://thedaysofknights.com/ 11-17

Fairfield County Fair – Visit our booth!

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Columbus Day – All Park Location Offices Closed

18 Olivedale Euchre Tournament (open to the public).

Tickets can be purchased at Olivedale Park. Doors open at 12p, play starts at 1p 18 Exploring Our Parks 2-4pm Autumn Attire at Rising Park Meet in the parking lot by the playground 22

Nature Volunteer Network & V-teens 6-7:30pm

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Pumpkin Hike at Alley Park – See page with details

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Last Open Nature Center (lower level) of the season

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DECEMBER 10 - 13 Winterlights 6-8pm each night Experience twinkling lights, festive music, bonfires & concessions. Four nights only!

25 Christmas Holiday – All Park Location Offices Closed 31 Glass Town Countdown - New Year‘s Eve Event downtown on the Square.

Jan 1 New Year Holiday - all park location offices closed

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Kamal Kassouf

740-687-6651 www.LancasterParks.com facebook.com/lancasterparksandrecreationdepartment