LeviBartos
Boardof ParkCommissioners
RobertLovell- BoardMember
KariJames - BoardMember
KristinaCrites-BoardMember
KeelyPearce-Secretary
MISSIONSTATEMENT
TOPROVIDEAQUALITYPARKANDRECREATIONSYSTEMTHATPROMOTESTHE BENEFITSOFPARKSANDRECREATIONBYPROVIDINGQUALITYFACILITIESAND PROGRAMSTHATENRICHTHELIVESOFTHECITIZENSINOURCOMMUNITY.
PARKSTAFF
Steve Gayfield - Superintendent
Jennifer Shamblin - Assistant Superintendent
Shea Goss - Facilities Supervisor
Carla Young - Olivedale Park Supervisor
Ann Morrow - Outdoor Education Coordinator
Answer: THANKYOUforbeingwillingtobeavolunteercoach. Wearelookingforcoaches eachseasonasourleaguescontinuetogrow. Whileregisteringyourplayer,youcansignupto beaVOLUNTEERcoachforsoccerand/orflagfootball,. Justclickon: Iwillcoachmychild. Ifwehaveaneedfornewcoaches,wewillreachouttoyou andstarttheprocess. Allvolunteercoachescompleteabackgroundcheckandconcussion training.
Wanttobeateamsponsor? GREAT! Wewillgetyouasponsorformtofilloutandreturnwith thesponsorpaymentsowecanputyourbusinessnameonthebackofeachplayer's jersey. Werelyonsponsors likeyou,tohelpwiththeevergrowingcostofequipmentanduniforms, sowecankeepthecostaffordableforourcommunity. PLEASEEMAIL: jshamblin@lancasterohio.govforyoursponsorform.
HowtoRegisterforanActivity
Logintoyouraccount.Ifyoudonothaveone,createanewaccountatwww.LancasterParks.com Click"OnlineRegistration"onthehomepageoranyofourprogrampages. Clickonthe"Register"iconatthetopofyouraccountorclickthe"Register"fromthenavigation barandselectaprogramofinterest.
Click"RegisterNow"or"Register(selectedmember)"nexttothedesiredactivity. Checktheregisterboxnexttothenamesofthemembersintheaccountthatyouareregistering andthen"addtocart"button,ifregisteringindividualmemberforanitemwithpurchasingoptions clickontheoptionthatbestfitsyourdesiredregistration. Onceaddedtothecart,youwillgetoptionsto"ReturntotheProgram,""ContinueShopping,"(if youneedtoaddotheritemstothecart), or"CheckOut"ifyouarereadytoprocess. Click"CheckOut"toreviewyourshoppingcart,then"Continue"tomoveforwardwithyourorder. Choose"CheckOutOnline"(whenavailable)or"CreateaPre-RegistrationForm"(ifavailable)and followthesteps.
FaithCollison
ALLEYPARK
CharlesAlleyMemorialParkhasbeenacitypark withtheLancasterParks&RecreationDepartment since1978. This350-acrenatureparkhostsa varietyoflargecommunityevents,includinga MapleTappingFestival,FrontierSpirit,Pumpkin Hike,Winterlights,aswellasmanyfieldtripsand educationalprogramsforstudentsandadults. The parkhassevenmilesofhikingtrails,twolakes,a discgolfcourse,severaloutdoorpicnicareas,alog cabin,historiccoveredbridge,andtheGoslin NatureCenter. Thisfacilityhousesaneducational centerforprogrammingbytheoutdooreducation staffinthelowerlevel,andtheGreatRoom upstairswhichisrentedforevents.
MainRoom
(includeskitchenfacilities)
WeddingsatAlleyPark
Weekend perday $750 (Friday-Sunday)
Call740-687-6651to ReserveAlleyParknowforyourspecialday!
Weekdayperday (Monday-Thursday) $375
TheGoslinNatureCenteratCharlesAlleyMemorial Parksetsthestageforafabulousweddingday. Wood plankedwallsandamassivestonefireplacecreatea charmingandrusticsettingforyourspecial celebration. Experiencenatureonyourweddingday atCharlesAlleyMemorialPark.
Maximumcapacity
WithTables 135
WithoutTables 160
RENTAL INFO
Thefestivalfeaturesamapletappinghistorydisplayatourlogcabin,demonstrations inoursugarshack,displaysatthenaturecenterandlocalmaplesyrupforsale.
TammyGroves
PeggyArvay
MatthewRomine
TammyGroves
FIELD TRIPS
FieldTripsareofferedyear-roundforschools, DayCares,4-Hgroups,GirlScouts,BoyScouts,home schoolers,co-ops,andothers.Programsaredesigned tomeettheneedsofyourindividualgroupwhile havingfun. TheyareheldatAlleyParkintheGoslin NatureEducationCenter.
ROADSHOWS ROADSHOWS ROADSHOWS
Ouroutdooreducationstaffat AlleyParkwillbringacurriculumbased, natureprogramtoyourschool,daycare,or facility.
Sessioninformationandregistrationare onourwebsite&Facebookpage
Looknofurther!
Enjoyanoutdoor education experiencewith yourkids!Nature themedlessons, crafts,hikes, games,songs,and more!
OrFollowOur
V-teensoffersvolunteeropportunities throughouttheyearatspecialevents, outdooreducationprograms,andsummer camps. Applicationsareavailablefor teensinterestedinparticipating. Training sessionsarerequiredforsomeactivities.
WatchourFacebookpageorjoinouremaillistfor guestspeakers,funactivities,andvolunteer opportunitiesforadultnatureenthusiasts.
NATURETHEMEDBIRTHDAYPARTIES NATUREVOLUNTEERNETWORK
Haveyourchild'snextbirthdaypartyinthe GoslinNatureEducationCenterlowerlevel. Crafts,games,andashortlessonledbystaff willkeepyourchild(ages3andup) entertainedwhilelearning.It'safuntimefor everyone!
GoslinNatureEducationCenter LOWERLEVELOPENSUNDAYS1-4PM (April-October)
Takeabreakfromhiking andvisitthelowerlevel oftheGoslinNature Center. Avolunteerwillbeon dutytoansweryour questionsaboutour displaysandanimals.
BEGINNERARCHERYCAMPS (AGES8-15)
June1-4(Raindate-June5)6-8pm
June8-11(Raindate-June12)9:30-11:30am
June8-11(Raindate-June12)6-8pm
Cost:$75
Classestaughtbycertifiedinstructors. Equipmentprovided.
AlleyAdventureCamp(AGES12-15)
ChooseYourTrek... BOTHIncludeSome “
MINECAMP” ThemedActivities
SURVIVORMODE-Learnbasicoutdoorskills.Honeyoursurvival instincts. Activities include shelter building, outdoor cooking, wildernessfirstaid,hikes,fishing,knifesafety&more!
DISCOVERMODE - Tryavarietyofactivitiesandletyourcreativity run wild! Activities include cooking, woodworking, fishing, art, music&more!
June22-26 Cost:$220
Monday-Wednesday9am-3pm Thursday9am-Friday12pm
OptionalovernightexperienceonT
MINECAMP(AGES6-11)
Masterminersandbeginnerblockbuildersalike, ourstaffwillleadyouonanadventurethatwill rockyourworld!Multiplayer.Rated:E6+
Content:Crafting,creating,buildingandexploring variousbiomesandthecreatureslivingwithin.
Pathfinders(ages6-8)3days
Choose:July7-9orJuly14-16 9am-3pmCost$140
Trailblazers(ages9-11)5days
Choose:July6-10orJuly13-17 9am-3pmCost:$185
KaylaWalter
EXPLORINGOURPARKS
JoinusforfreeandexcitingadventuresinvariousLancasterParksincludinghikesandother natureactivities. FollowourFacebookpagesandwebsiteformoredetails.
Adventuresfrom2-4pm
JANUARY18 -ALLEYPARK-WINTERHIKE TH FEBRUARY15 -CENCIPARK-GREATBACKYARDBIRDCOUNT TH MARCH15 -KELLERKIRN-ALMOSTSPRINGHIKE TH
APRIL19 -HUNTERPARK-CREEK&TRAILCLEANUPHIKE TH
MAY17 -ALLEYPARK-WILDFLOWERHIKE TH JUNE21 -RISINGPARK-FATHER’SDAYFUNHIKE ST
JULY19 -ALLEYPARK-SHADYTREEHIKE TH
AUGUST16 -KELLERKIRNPARK-SIZZLINSUMMERHIKE TH
SEPTEMBER20 -HUNTERPARK-CREEKSTUDY&BIOBLITZ TH OCTOBER18 -RISINGPARK-AUTUMNATTIREHIKE TH
NOVEMBER15 -OU-LBIKETRAILHIKE-PETSONTHEPATH TH DECEMBER13 -ALLEYPARK-WINTERLIGHTSHIKE(SELFLED) TH
LancasterParks&Recreation*andFairfield CountyParkDistrict+inviteyoutojoinour combinedWiseWalkersSeniorHikingGroup.
JANUARY14 - BIKEPATH*BYOU-L TH FEBRUARY11 -CENCIPARK TH MARCH11 -CROSSMOUNDPARK TH APRIL8 -ALLEYPARK TH MAY13 -WAHKEENANATUREPRESERVE TH JUNE10 -KELLERKIRNPARK TH JULY8 -SMECKPARK TH AUGUST12 -MAMBOURGPARK TH SEPTEMBER9 -RISINGPARK TH OCTOBER14 -CROSSMOUNDPARK TH NOVEMBER11 -OLIVEDALEPARK TH DECEMBER9 -SMECKPARK TH
RISINGPARK
RisingParkhasbeenthegemofLancasterCityParks&Recreationsince1909, providinghikingtrails,picnicareas,playgrounds,tenniscourts, fishingforyouth,shelterhouses,andagazebo.
OrchardHillArboretum
ComevisitourbeautifularboretumlocatedonOrchardHillatRisingPark. Thisnewarboretumhasmorethan200treesofvariousspeciesforyoutoenjoy. Walkthroughandappreciatethegeographyofthelandwhileexperiencingnature.
DonnaRichards
RISINGPARK
ShelterHouseReservations
2026ShelterReservationswillbeopentoLancasterresidentsonlyforthe first60daysofthecalendaryear,beginningThursday,January2,2026.
Monday,March2,2026,shelterreservationswillbeopentonon-Lancasterresidents, aswellasLancasterresidents. Itisrecommendedthatreservationsbemadeearlyto ensureyourdateisavailable.
TheRisingShelterisreservedin3differentsections: NorthSide
SouthSide/Porch Breezeway
Shelterhousesarefreetothepublic.
ReservationsMUSTbemadeinpersonattheparkoffice.
RisingShelter
LancasterShelter
MarilynSteiner
DianeShannon
AllshowsheldattheBandstandindowntownLancaster *OPENINGACTSPLAYFROM6:30-7:15PM *MAINACTSPLAYFROM7:15-9PM
2026SCHEDULE
6/5- START6:30PM
OPENINGACT: HALLIE&JENTZEN MAINACT: MICHAELCHRISTOPHER
6/12-START6:30PM
OPENINGACT:AIDENKINSER MAINACT:BRONSONARROYO
6/19-START6:30PM
OPENINGACT:SITAALLEGRETTI MAINACT: WHIRLBAND
6/26-START6:30PM
OPENINGACT:LANCASTERCOMMUNITYBAND MAINACT:DAVIDCHURCH
7/10-START7PM BRITISHINVASION
7/31-START6:30PM
OPENINGACT:KADEDENNISON MAINACT:REDLIGHTGO
8/7-START6:30PM
OPENINGACT:MATTWILLAMAN MAINACT: ROCKTHISWAY
8/14-START6:30PM
OPENINGACT:TOMTIPPIN MAINACT:CONSPIRACY
ThestageisbroughttoyoubytheLancasterFestivalandLancasterParks&Recreation
ThiseventissponsoredinpartbyFairfieldFederalSavings&LoanandYOUR LancasterParks&Recreation
OpeningActsaresponsoredbyAdventureProOutdoors
OlivedaleParkoffers16+acresoftrees,greenspace,and wildflowers. Theparkisacrossfromtheall-accessible playgroundonRt.22witheasyaccessfromtheLancaster BikeTrailandfeaturesalargepublicpicnicshelter. OlivedaleSeniorCenterandLancasterParks&Recreation Health&FitnessCenterisalsoontheproperty.
RENTINGTHEOLIVEDALE MULTI-PURPOSEROOM
PLEASECALLTHEOLIVEDALEPARKOFFICEAT740-687-6655FORMOREINFORMATION
Weekend $400 (Friday-Sunday)
Weekday $250 (Monday-Thursday)
Audiovisualcapabilitiesandotheramenities areavailableforextracost.
ComevisittheHealth&FitnessCenternowopento25years+ withavarietyoffunexerciseclasses.Join,BarreFit,YogaStretch,ChairYoga, Pilates,Zumba,ZumbaPlus,Strength&Balance,SilverSneakersClassic,RockSteadyBoxingandSpin. OurFitnessCenterfeaturesstationarybikes,ellipticaltrainers,crosstrainer,sitdownelliptical, NuSteps,Cybexweightmachines,treadmills,rowingmachineandmore. Checkoutourtherapeuticpoolandjoinclassesoropenswim.
Monthlypassesstartat$12fortheFitnessCenterand $22forFitnessCenterandunlimitedclasses!!
WelcometoOlivedaleSeniorCenter
WhereCommunity,Wellness,andFunComeTogether
NestledintheheartofOlivedalePark,OlivedaleSeniorCenterisavibranthub foradults55andolderwhoarelookingtostayactive,connected,andinspired. Whetheryou'reinterestedinfitnessclasses,artsandcrafts,educational programs,orsimplyenjoyinggoodcompany,there'ssomethingherefor everyone.
Ourbeautifulfacilityoffersawelcomingenvironmentwherefriendshipsflourish andeverydaybringsnewopportunitiestolearn,laugh,andlivewell.Comebe partofacommunitythatcelebrateslifeateverystage!
JoinusatOlivedale—whereyou'realwaysamongfriends.
ACTIVITIES
Art/Quilting/Knitting&Crocheting/Tatting WoodCarving/BookClub/BibleStudy/BellChoir Games/CardGames/Movies/Bingo/Mahjong/Dominos/Ping-Pong/Billiards DanceLessons-Clogging,Line,CouplesDancing,ChairDancing EducationalSeminars
VolunteeringOpportunities
Travel-DayTrips/VacationTrips
SOCIALOCCASIONS
LunchBunch/VeteransGroup/The“Sometimers”Group ArtShow
RummageSale CraftBazaar
IceCreamSocial(membersonlyevent)
80+Party(Abirthdaycelebrationformembers80andolder)
2ndTuesdayLunch(membersonlyevent)
ENTERTAINMENT
1/10-DJTODD
1/24- MIKEBLAKESLEY
2/14- JOHNNYGARBER
2/28- TNTENTERTAINMENT
3/14- DJTODD
3/28- THEALEXANDERBAND
4/18 -TNTENTERTAINMENT
5/2 -DJTODD
5/23- MIKEBLAKESLEY
6/13- TNTENTERTAINMENT
6/27- THEBLUEJEANSBAND 7/11- JOHNNYGARBER
8/8 - TNTENTERTAINMENT 8/22- DJTODD 9/12- MIKEBLAKESLEY
Alleventsare subjecttochangeif necessaryforthe safetyofour members. Please checktheOlivedale websiteat www.olivedale.com forupdates
9/26 -HARDTOTELLBAND 10/10-TNTENTERTAINMENT 10/31-JOHNNYGARBER 11/21-DJTODD
12/12-THEBLUEJEANSBAND 12/30-JOHNNYGARBER
FOXTRAIL/BIKETRAIL
ZANESQUARE, FOUNTAIN
BANDSTAND, VETERANS
SwimmingPools
POOLPARTIES
SwimmingPools
Eventsponsors:
DIVEINMOVIE
SATURDAY,JUNE20@MILLERPOOL 7-11pmMOVIETBD (ALLAGES)
TEENNIGHT-AGES12-17
THURSDAY,JUNE18th@TIKIPOOL 7-9:30pmGAMES,MUSIC,DANCING
SUMMERSWIMLESSONS
JointheAmericanRedCrossLearntoSwimClasses conductedbycertifiedvolunteersandoursummer poolstaff!! 3sessionsthroughoutthesummerwith morningandeveningopportunities. Checkoutour websitetosignupfordates.Classsizesarelimited.
Parent/ChildClassesages6mosto3years(4dayclass) PreschoolClassesages3-5(4dayclass) LearntoSwimClassesages6andolder(8dayclass)
TENNIS SummerTennisCamps
RegistrationdeadlineJune1,2026
Registeronlineatwww.LancasterParks.com
AllparticipantsreceiveacampT-Shirt CampstartsJune8,2026
AllclassesareheldattheRodIshidaTennis CenteratLancasterHighSchool
QuickStartTennis $40
GRADESK-4
Thisisanexcitingnewplayformatforlearningtennis,designedto bringkidsintothegamebyutilizingspecializedequipment,shorter courtdimensions,andmodifiedscoring,alltailoredtoageandsize. Whiledevelopingaloveforthegame,athleteswilllearntherules andetiquettethathelpmaketennisalifelonggame.
DevelopmentTennis
GRADES5-12
Thereare2levelsinDevelopmentTennis-MiddleSchool&JuniorDevelopment
MIDDLESCHOOL GRADES5-8Beginnersoradvancedbeginners-Cost$50
JUNIORDEVELOPMENT
ForplayersINGRADES7-12 -Cost$70
Areyoulookingtomakeadifference?Wouldyouliketogivebacktoyourcommunity?Do youfeellikekidshaveallthefun?Well,wehaveagroupforyou!Joinouradultvolunteers andenjoyassistingwithparkprojects,natureprograms,andcommunityevents.Activities includehelpingwithoutdooreducation,hikes,invasiveplantremoval,nativeflowerbed maintenance,camps,guestspeakersandspecialevents.PleasecontacttheLancasterParks andRecreationOutdoorEducationDepartmentatalleyparkoe@yahoo.comor740-681-5025 ifyouwouldliketobeincludedintheemails...andthefun!
PartnersintheParks
PLEASENOTE:
TheseorganizationsarenotfacilitatedbyLancasterParks&Recreation,butcontactinformationisprovidedbelow.
FastpitchSoftball
FAIRFIELDCOUNTYYOUTHSOFTBALL
GamesplayedatMartensPark. Fastpitchsoftballforgirlsages4through18. TheFCYSrunsaSpring(Summer)leagueanda"FallBall"league. LeagueisassociatedwithUSASoftball.
Informationregardingtheleaguecanbefoundat leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=LGSA or facebook.com/lancaster.softball
Baseball LANCASTERYOUTHBASEBALL
GamesplayedatHockingPark&MaryBurnhamPark. Forages5through16. TheLYBArunsasummerandafallleague.
informationregardingtheleaguecanbefoundat: lancasteryba.org or facebook.com/Lancaster-youth-baseball-association-little_league
Basketball
FAIRFIELDCOUNTYBASKETBALL
Ourleagueisforages6through16.
VisitourFacebookpagehttps://www.facebook.com/LancasterbiddyBBall orourwebsiteathttps://clubs.bluesombrero.com/lbba
MountPleasantPhotographyClub
MeetingsareheldonthefirstThursdayofthemonthat7:00pm.
Formoreinformation,contact: mppcmembership@mpphotoclub.org Orvisit: https://www.mpphotoclub.org
DiscGolf
EaglesNestGolfCourseislocatedatAlleyPark 2805OldLoganRd.SELancaster,Ohio
FlatRocksDiscGolfCourseislocatedat Keller-KirnPark 1601N.HighSt.Lancaster,Ohio
LANCASTERDISCGOLFALLIANCE
TheLancasterDiscGolfAlliancehas beenavaluedpartoftheLancaster communitysince2006,asaresponsible non-profitlocalsportsclub. Our organizationhasbeenvolunteeringand contributingtothelocalcommunityfor over10years.
Saturday,April25
Time10am-1pm
COMMUNITYBUILDING
RECREATIONFORADULTS
LancasterParks&Recreationloveshavingadultsplayinourparks! Wehaveseveral adultleagues(16&older)throughouttheyeartokeepyouactive,competitiveandhaving fun!Getateamtogetherorsignuptobeplacedonateamonanyofourvariousadult leagues. Pleasecheckoutwww.lancasterparks.comforthemostuptodateinformation.
CornholeLeague
PlayedinsideattheRecreationBuildingonThursday nightsbeginning January8,2026.Costis$50perteam.
TheAdultCornholeTournamentishelddowntown LancasteronAugust22ND at104N.BroadSt.
Softball
ThisCO-EDsoftballleagueplaysonThursdaynightsat MaryBurnhamPark.Registrationis$50/playerand includesateamshirt.SeasonwillbeginonJuly16th. RegistrationdeadlineisJune25th.
Volleyball
Thisisa CO-EDrecreationalleaguethatwilplay ThursdayeveningsattheRecreationBuilding. Costis $50/playerandcostdoesincludeat-shirt. Season beginsMarch5,2026. Registrationdeadlineis February21st.
Kickball
ThisisaCO-EDrecreationalleague. Gamesareplayed onThursdaynightsatRisingPark. Costis$50/player. Thisincludesateamshirt. SeasonwillbeginonMay 14th,2026. RegistrationdeadlineisApril23rd.
Dodgeball
Thisisa CO-EDrecreational leaguethatwillplayThursday eveningsattheRecreation Building. Costis$50/playerand costdoesincludeat-shirt. SeasonbeginsOct.15th2026. RegistrationdeadlineisSept 18th.
EveryonePlaysSoccer
Thisleagueisaneveryoneplaysrecreationalactivityfor youthages4tomiddleschoolage. Weoffersessionsinthe springandthefall.Registrationis$50perplayerandisdone onlineatwww.LancasterParks.com
Deadlinesforseasonsare:
SpringSeason2026-RegistrationDeadlineisFebruary28th FallSeason2026-RegistrationDeadlineisJune19th
KaylaWalter
EveryonePlaysFlagFootball
Thisleagueisaneveryoneplaysrecreationalactivityfor youthPreK-6thgrade. Weoffersessionsinthespringand thefall.Registrationis$50perplayerandisdoneonlineat www.LancasterParks.com
Deadlinesforseasonsare:
SpringSeason2026-RegistrationDeadlineisFebruary28th FallSeason2026-RegistrationDeadlineisJune19th
YouthSportsCamps
StreetJacketsSkills&Drills
Thisprogramisforyouthages6-14. Thiscampwillcover stickhandling,passing,shooting,coordination,movement, andgameplay. Classeswillconsistofawarm-upfollowed byskilldevelopmentdrillsandgameplay. Hockeysticks willbeprovided,butclassmembersmayusetheirown equipment.
SUMMERCAMPDATESWILLBEHELDONFRIDAYSON BROADST.
JUNE5th,thruJune26th 10am.AND11am.
CHALLENGERSOCCERCAMP
NoLimitsAthleticsEmphasizesFUNandteamwork.TheNoLimitsAthleticsbasketballprogramwillprovideyourson ordaughter,regardlessofskilllevelordisability,withapositiv CampDatesfor2 LancasterParks&Recreationisproudto partnerwithChallengerSportstooffera SummerSoccerCamp. Thecampis facilitatedbyinstructorsfromChallenger SportsattheMainSt.SoccerComplex. Datesfor2026areJune8-12 MoreInformationwww.LancasterParks.com
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CALENDAROFEVENTS2026
2 Summerswimlessonregistrationopensfor session1&2
14 MapleTappingFestivalatAlleyPark8-11am PancakeBreakfast-$5perplate Festivalincludesmapletappinghistorydisplay atourlogcabin,demonstrationsinoursugar shack,natureeducationcenteropen,andlocal maplesyrupforsale.
15 ExploringOurParks–2-4pmAlmostSpringat Keller-KirnPark Meetatfirstkiosk
20 StarGazingatAlleyPark7:30-10pm Heldinthefieldacrossfromtheentranceto AlleyPark.Telescopeswillbeavailableto ViewthethincrescentMoon,Jupiter,andthe OrionNebulathatevening. 24 AdultNatureVolunteerNetwork 6-7:30pm atAlleyPark-LowerLevel
CountyFairgroundsfortheAntiqueTractorShow. ComesupportLancasterParksandRecreationas theyserveuppancakesintheDiningHallonthe Fairgrounds.
DECEMBER
