Something for Everyone

There is a wide variety of recreation programs available to the community. Lebanon is home to the largest YMCA in the country, the Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA, that offers youth and adult programs year-round. Additionally, the City of Lebanon maintains an excellent network of athletic fields that are used by various recreational sports organizations. These programs include an adult softball league, sponsored by the YMCA, youth baseball and softball that is organized through the Lebanon Baseball and Softball Association (LBSA), several youth soccer organizations (LYSA), and youth football, which is organized through the Lebanon Warrior Youth Football Association (LWYFL). These programs offer recreation opportunities for thousands of kids and adults each year.

2008 Red Hot Blues Run 5k & 15k
Participate in the 3rd annual Red Hot Blues Run on Saturday, August 2, and enjoy a great race in a lively atmosphere. The race is held in conjunction with the City's annual Blues Festival and all proceeds go towards improving Lebanon's park system. For more details, download a registration form and course map on right- hand side of this page. Click here to register online.

2008 Tennis Lessons
Instructors from The Club at Harper’s Point will provide tennis lessons for the City at Harmon Park. Participants will be grouped based on age and skill level. Minimum enrollment is 6, and the maximum class size is 20.
Registration: Open
Fees: $30.00/session
Location: Harmon Park
Days: Tues. & Thurs.

Session 1
Ages: 6-9
Dates & Time: 6/10-6/26 @ 10-11 am
Ages: 10-14
Dates & Time: 6/10-6/26 @ 9-10 am

Session 2
Ages: 6-9
Dates & Time: 7/8-7/24 @ 10-11 am
Ages: 10-14
Dates & Time: 7/8-7/24 @ 9-10 am

Download a registration form on the right-hand side of this page or call Connie Baugher @ 228-3156 for details.

The Lebanon Countryside YMCA Recreation Trail

The Lebanon-Countryside YMCA recreation trail offers eight miles of paved walking,running and biking trails starting in downtown Lebanon and connecting to the Little Miami Recreation Trail.

Trail Maintenance Procedures

Park Shelter Reservations
Lebanon parks offer several park shelters that may be reserved. Contact Connie Baugher at 228-3156 to reserve a park shelter.

New Park Shelters
Lebanon Parks and Recreation Board raised over $4,000 in 2007 with their annual Red Hot Blues Run Event. Proceeds from the run were used to build a new park shelter in Colonial Park.