The Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster Rec) is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency formed by a partnership agreement between the City of Lancaster, School District of Lancaster and Lancaster Township. Our administrative offices are located at the Lancaster Recreation Center.
Operating since 1909, we provide 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, full-day child care for infants through age 5, club activities, before and after school care, preschool education and seasonal family events.
Our most important functions are the intangible ones – family interaction, the friends we make, memories of playing on the playground, being part of a team or learning to swim. Our recreation services bring people together and make our community stronger. To truly learn about Lancaster Rec, join one of our classes, programs or events.
Our mission is to provide quality and affordable recreation and learning opportunities to Lancaster residents.
Our recreation services bring people together and make our community stronger.
Lancaster Recreation Commission Board Officers
- John Carpenter, Chair – City Resident
- Jaime Arroyo, Vice Chair – City Councilman
- Drew Schenk, Secretary/Treasurer – Interim School District Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Board Members
- Amanda Bakay, City Councilwoman
- Stephen Campbell, Director of Public Works
- Ramon Escudero, School Board Member
- Iber Guerrero Lopez, Township Supervisor
- Jason O’Malley, Township Resident
- Sean Post, City Resident
- Kareena Rios, School Board Member
- Mark Sandblade, City Resident
Board meetings are open to the public. Find our board meeting schedule here.
