The Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program is a FREE, 8-week drop-in program for youth ages 6-13. Free lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. for all children 18 and under. Wading pools open at each site at 12 p.m. so kids can cool off from the summer heat.
Children ages 6-13 are welcome to use the wading pool. Children ages 5 & under must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. Children 3 & under must wear a little swimmers baby diaper. A Lancaster Rec supervisor visits each playground at least once each day.
The Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program keeps the following schedule:
- 11:30 a.m. – Playgrounds open / Lunch is served to all children 18 and under
- 12 p.m. – Wading pools open
- 3-3:30 p.m. – Wading pools close for a break, snack is served to all children 18 and under
- 3:30-4:30 p.m – Wading pools are open
We ask that you please register your child on your first visit to the Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program. Please be respectful of our playground leaders and follow the program rules. Please note that smoking is not permitted at any of our playgrounds.
The Summer Playgrounds June 8 – July 31, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Buchanan Park - Buchanan and Race Avenues
- Culliton Park – Farnum and Water Streets
- Reservoir Park – East Orange and Reservoir Streets
- King Elementary School – South Duke Street
- Rodney Park – Third and Crystal Streets
- Sixth Ward Park – Hamilton and East Ross Streets
