Lancaster Rec Foundation

We provide hundreds of low cost (and free) recreational and educational programs each year to Lancaster residents. Founded in 1909, Lancaster Rec has helped thousands of children, adults and seniors get more active and find a greater balance of health and wellness.

Through the Lancaster Rec Foundation, we are able to provide Lancaster children youth sports scholarships that offset the cost of programming. We want everyone to be on the field and in the game regardless of financial barriers. The benefits of team sports include: leadership development skills, critical thinking, problem solving and working together as a team. We provide safe places to play, plenty of ways to be active and healthy, and learning and enrichment activities for all ages.

Recreational activities add LIFE to your YEARS, not just years to your life.

Our Program Offerings Include:

Infant learning and care at our McCaskey Early Learning Center

Preschool Programs

Pre-K Counts Programs

Before-and-After School Care

Swimming Lessons for Children

Free Summer Playground and Wading Pool Programs

Summer Camps

Youth Sports and Dance

Kickball and Softball Adult Sport Leagues

Social and Cultural Activities for Seniors

Fitness and Wellness Opportunities for All Ages

Free Family Events like Open Streets Lancaster and Happy Harvest

A full-service outdoor pool at our Conestoga Pines Campus

The Impact We Have on Children, Adults, and Seniors in Lancaster:

8,600 Lancaster youth participate in Lancaster Rec programming each year.

$50,000/year in youth sports scholarships are awarded to thousands of low-income families in Lancaster.

300+ volunteers donate 10,000+ hours each year to our youth sports programs.

3,500+ children utilize our free summer playground and wading pool program.

7,550 meals and 4,461 rides are provided annually at our Senior Center, free of charge.

According to our Youth Sports Scholarship Survey, completed by our participants:

90% feel healthier

82% feel better about themselves

72% have increased confidence

68% stay out of trouble

57% have improved grades

More children need opportunities to play more than ever. Make a gift to support child in Lancaster and help them create their own small beautiful recreational moments.

Who We Are

A nonprofit agency formed through a partnership of the City of Lancaster, School District of Lancaster and Lancaster Township, the Lancaster Recreation Commission has served the Lancaster community since 1909.

We provide hundreds of recreational and educational programs to the community annually at minimal cost. Thousands of children, adults and seniors take part in our programs every year.

We offer programs such as swimming lessons to children, social and cultural activities for seniors, adult sports leagues, summer playground programs, before and after school care, youth sports, fitness and wellness classes and family special events. We provide safe places to play, plenty of ways to be active and healthy, and learning and enrichment activities for all ages.