Trees for People
The City of Lancaster works to grow and take care of its trees because they make our neighborhoods healthier, cooler, and more beautiful for everyone.
Trees for People
Green Infrastructure
The City of Lancaster uses green infrastructure to soak up rain where it falls, helping prevent flooding and keep our water clean.
Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Map
Explore an interactive map of green infrastructure throughout the City of Lancaster, including public and private projects.
Green Infrastructure Map
Municipal Climate Action Plan
Lancaster partners with the community to cut greenhouse gases and prepare smart, fair, affordable solutions for the effects of climate change.
Municipal Climate Action Plan
Long Term Control Plan (LTCP)
Lancaster’s LTCP, required by the EPA, outlines strategies to curb combined sewer overflows via upgraded infrastructure and green projects.
Long Term Control Plan
Healthy, Safe Homes
Safe, healthy homes build a stronger, sustainable Lancaster where families thrive through Lead Hazard Control, Critical Repair & Healthy Homes.
Office of Healthy Homes
Vision Zero
Vision Zero creates safer streets for everyone who use them—pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists—through data-driven design and safety strategies.
Vision Zero
Parks
Lancaster takes pride in parks and green spaces that connect people, support nature, and create a healthier, more vibrant community for all.
Parks
Recycling
Lancaster’s single-stream recycling collects the Big 4 curbside, while the Recycling Drop-Off Center is available for other recyclable materials.
Recycling
Adopt a Block
Neighbors adopt blocks to keep Lancaster clean and vibrant—caring for their streets and building community through regular volunteer clean-ups.
Adopt a Block
Adopt a Rain Garden
Neighbors work together to keep their shared rain garden clean and thriving, regularly clearing trash and debris to protect water and support native plants.
More information coming soon!
Lancaster Compost Co-Op
Join the Lancaster Compost Co-Op! Sign up today to reduce waste, protect the environment, and turn food scraps into rich, healthy compost.
Lancaster Compost Co-Op
River Connections
River Connections shares community stories of the Conestoga River, fostering stewardship and connection through art and storytelling.
River Connections
Bay Street Community Garden
Bay Street Community Garden grows local food, expands green space, and builds community resilience through sustainable urban agricultural practices.
Bay Street Community GardenLancaster Compost Co-Op
Join the Lancaster Compost Co-Op! Sign up today to reduce waste, protect the environment, and turn food scraps into rich, healthy compost.
River Connections
River Connections shares community stories of the Conestoga River, fostering stewardship and connection through art and storytelling.
River Connections