Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department

Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department Creating community through people, parks and programs. A Lancaster Tradition since 1909.

05/28/2026

🏊‍♂️ Paid Summer Job Opportunity: Teach Swim Lessons to Local Youth! ☀️
​Looking for a rewarding summer gig? Lancaster Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross are hunting for enthusiastic individuals who love to teach and swim—of any age (15+)!
​The best part? Get paid while you train! 💰 This is a paid, short-term summer job—a fantastic way to make a difference, gain experience, and earn extra income.
​Commitment: Just a few hours a day for 4 weeks out of the summer! It's the perfect flexible schedule. 🕒
​📅 Training Dates & Locations
​Sunday, May 31: AM or PM at Miller or Tiki Pool
​Monday–Friday, June 8–11: 9:00–11:30 AM at Miller or Tiki Pool
​Saturday, June 12: 8:00–11:30 AM at Miller or Tiki Pool
​Monday–Thursday, June 15–17: 9:00–11:30 AM at Miller Pool
​⚠️ Note: You must also work Session, Week 1 and/or Week 2 Swim Lessons, either at Miller Pool in the morning or at Tiki Pool in the evening.
​💻 Training Details
​Format: Blended learning (6.45 hours online + 23.5 hours in-person at the facility)
​Cost: $45 for training
​👥 Who Can Apply?
​Ages 15 & up by the last day of class (all ages welcome!)
​Must love swimming and teaching others.
​Must be able to swim basic strokes (Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly).
​📞 Ready to Apply or Have Questions?
​All registrations and inquiries are handled directly through the park office!
​Contact the Lancaster Parks & Recreation Office at 740-687-6651 to sign up or get more details.
​Make a splash this summer—get paid to train, help kids learn to swim, and keep our community safe in the water! 🌊✨

05/27/2026

Tiki pool will be closed today due to weather. 5/27/26

05/25/2026
Softball Shenanigans registration is on deck, but not for long! ⏰ Don't be a benchwarmer, sign up for the most side-spli...
05/24/2026

Softball Shenanigans registration is on deck, but not for long! ⏰
Don't be a benchwarmer, sign up for the most side-splitting rec league in town! Don't let the fun pass you by, register today and get ready to knock it out of the park! 🥎😉

Hockey camp alert! 🚨 Your mini hockey star is waiting... don't make them sit on the sidelines! Sign them up by June 4th ...
05/22/2026

Hockey camp alert! 🚨
Your mini hockey star is waiting... don't make them sit on the sidelines!
Sign them up by June 4th and get ready for skills & drills fun starting June 5th! 🏒
For ages 6-14. Get the details and register at www.lancasterparks.com/sports

OMG, Teen Night is just a month away! 🎉 Better register ASAP, only 300 spots available! Get ready for a night of LOLs, t...
05/18/2026

OMG, Teen Night is just a month away! 🎉
Better register ASAP, only 300 spots available!
Get ready for a night of LOLs, tunes, dancing queens, and pool party fun! 🎶💃🏊‍♀️

Youth Flag Football games for D4 at 11:30a and D3 at 12p scheduled today are cancelled.
05/16/2026

Youth Flag Football games for D4 at 11:30a and D3 at 12p scheduled today are cancelled.

05/16/2026

Big shoutout to Parks & Rec for being incredible community partners and helping us spread the message about mental health awareness 💚

We’re grateful to work alongside organizations that care deeply about building healthy, connected communities for everyone.

And if you haven’t checked out their Passport to the Parks program yet — we highly recommend it! It’s a fun way to explore local parks, stay active, and connect with the community 🌳☀️

Hockey camp is just around the corner! 🏒️ Time for mini athletes to lace up, learn some sweet skills, or just remember w...
05/13/2026

Hockey camp is just around the corner! 🏒️ Time for mini athletes to lace up, learn some sweet skills, or just remember which end of the stick to hold. Don't worry, we've got the gear and some awesome volunteers to help them (and you) survive drills and game play!
Deadline to register is June 4th!

Address

632 W. Fifth Avenue
Lancaster, OH
43130

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17406876651

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