Recreation is a vital service that enhances the quality of life in Lancaster City & Lancaster Township by improving personal health, strengthening community, preventing crime, protecting the environment, and contributing to a healthy economy. By providing year-round recreation programs that are accessible to everyone, we guide citizens in their pursuit of enjoyment and life-long learning, ultimately enriching lives and our community as a whole.

As a community partnership of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster Township and School District of Lancaster, the Lancaster Recreation Commission provides over 400 neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for all ages – with an emphasis on affordable programs for children – at schools, parks, playgrounds, and other indoor and outdoor facilities.

Programs include youth and adult instructional sports programs and leagues, senior centers, fitness and wellness classes, summer playgrounds and day camps, club activities, cultural arts programs, before and after school care, preschool activities and seasonal family events.

We are governed by an 11-member volunteer Commission:  two School Board members, two City Council members, one City employee (Director of Public Works), one School District employee (Chief Financial Officer), one Lancaster Township Supervisor or employee, one Lancaster Township resident appointed by the Lancaster Township Supervisors, and three at-large Lancaster City residents appointed by City Council.