• Olivedale members gathered together at a center event
  • Members using exercise equipment in the fitness room
  • A water exercise class in the warm-water pool
  • Members enjoying an activity together at Olivedale
  • Members socializing in the Olivedale banquet room
  • Members walking on treadmills in the fitness room
  • A group fitness class in progress at the center

Lancaster, Ohio · Ages 55 and older

Olivedale Senior Center of Fairfield County

A non-profit recreation, fitness and learning center for adults 55 and older in Lancaster, Ohio — serving Fairfield County since 1972.

Our Mission

To provide an atmosphere for friendships and feeling of connection with others for senior citizens of the community, learning through educational and recreational opportunities, promote wellness and social activities that encourage service to the senior center and entire community.

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253 Boving Road
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: 740-687-6655

Directions and staff contacts

Members boxing and exercising at Olivedale Senior Center
A 2 minute 19 second tour of the Olivedale Senior Center facilities, programs and activities. Watch on YouTube.
Read the video transcript

Welcome to Olivedale Senior Center, Fairfield County’s premier recreational facility for those 55 and older. Whether you’re looking for fun, friendship, or fitness, Olivedale is the place for you.

Here in our main room, our members enjoy our monthly lunches and activities such as bingo, wood carving, gardening, and more. It’s also the location of our offices, where employees of the Lancaster Parks Department stand ready to answer questions about services and activities. Stop by and find out about our many groups and activities. You’re sure to find one that’s perfect for you.

The ballroom is a busy place. Here, our members enjoy various card games like euchre, pinochle, and bridge, as well as other games. Of course, the room is perfect for our line dancing, clogging, and couples dance classes, as well as our monthly weekend dances, which are open to the public.

The east wing houses our multi-purpose room, where you’ll find ping-pong every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Our three billiards tables are available for members to play a game. There are meeting rooms located in this wing, including the J room, where movies are offered in the winter and where our bell choir practices.

Down the stairs off our main entrance, you’ll find the Lancaster Parks and Recreation Health and Fitness Center. This facility is open to those 25 years of age or older and offers a gym equipped with treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, strength training equipment, and more. This is also the spot for exercise classes like spin, cardio drumming, chair yoga, Zumba, Rock Steady Boxing, and Barre Fit. A monthly membership or Medicare Advantage program is necessary to use the Health and Fitness Center.

Thanks for taking this tour with us. Stop by Olivedale Senior Center at 253 Boving Road in Lancaster, where we provide an atmosphere for friendship and connection for the senior citizens of the area. We look forward to seeing you soon.

A living memorial

Olivedale began in 1972 with 577 charter members, in the home Olive and Dale Schurtz left to the City of Lancaster. Today the center has more than 3,000 members.

Read our history

Wellness under the same roof

Our Wellness Center has a warm therapeutic exercise pool, aerobic room and exercise equipment.

Health & Fitness Center