About UsAbout Us
The Ephrata Rec Center is affiliated with Rec Centers of Lancaster County. This organization has brought together the resources of four local area recreation centers in Lancaster County, PA. If you are a member of any of the four participating rec centers, you can receive "member" price for selected classes at each facility. You can also receive 50% off the guest fee. The four rec centers in this organization are listed below:
Ephrata Rec Center |
Hemfield Rec Center |
New Holland Rec Center |
Lititz Rec Center |
Our History
The Ephrata Recreation Center was founded in 1951, as a not-for-profit corporation to provide recreational services at a reasonable cost. For the first 27 years the Center occupied an old Amory on Cloister Avenue, and in 1978 it moved to its present location. The funds to construct the Center were provided through contributions from generous citizens, businesses, and charitable foundations throughout the Ephrata area. The Ephrata Recreation Center today, is now a 65,000 square foot facility.
The 65,000 square foot Center is governed by a Board of Directors and employs a professional staff that offers over 100 guaranteed programs, for every conceivable age, gender, and interest group serving 11,000 plus participants.
Mission Statement:
To improve the quality of life by providing wholesome, affordable recreation opportunities to the citizens of the Ephrata area.