Thomas Township offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities for kids and adults.

Soccer – Thomas Township Soccer has 3 full size soccer fields located in Roberts Park. We offer non competitive programs in the spring and fall for ages Y-5 to 6th grade.

Boy’s Basketball -For boys in 2nd grade through 5th grade we offer basketball programs with games on Saturdays. Each child will be assigned a coach and have practices during week. All games are officiated so kids can learn the rules of the game.

Girl’s Basketball – For girls in 2nd grade through 5th grade we offer basketball programs with games on Saturday’s. Each child will be assigned a coach and have practices during week. All games are officiated so kids can learn the rules of the game.

Clinics – Our Multi-Sport Clinic runs from the end of February through March. This program is for boys and girls ages 4-8. Kids will learn form, agility and practice skills for volleyball, basketball, softball/baseball, soccer and track from high school athletes in their respective sports.

Archery – Archery is a new program which offers two different programs. Basic Archery is for kids and adults who have never shot a bow or just want to work on form and get some pointers on shooting. Explore Bowhunting is a program where kids and adults can learn about how to use trail cameras, build blinds, use compasses, call turkeys and other hunting/woodsman skills. These programs are offered year round. All equipment is provided.

Day Camps – We offer a summer Day Camp at Roethke Park for kids ages 7-12 and runs Monday -Friday 9 am-4 pm. Each week has a theme and a field trip! Camp begins in June and ends in August.

Train – In 1973 Thomas Township began operating the train at Roethke Park. The train runs on 3/4 of a mile of track and seats over 30 passengers. The train hours begin mid June and runs until mid August from Noon – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $1.00 per person.

Fishing – Roethke Park has a stocked fishing pond with two fishing platforms, the pond has bass, blue gill, carp and catfish. All fish must be released as this is a Catch and Release area.

Senior Citizen Programs –  Thomas Township offers a potluck and bingo for its senior citizens the first Wednesday of the month at 12 noon.  The third Wednesday of the month is Euchre at 1:00 pm where snacks are provided.  These programs meet from September through June. 

Men’s Softball – We offer a Tuesday and Wednesday night men’s league. Games start at 6:15 pm, we play double headers, games average an hour.

Girls Softball – We offer softball for ages 10 and under, 12 and under and 14 and under. Girls will be assigned a coach and play two games a week. Games start the last part of May and extend through the end of June.

Softball Tournaments – We offer a  Shields Festival Tournament for men which is in June.

Pool -Our pool is located at Roethke Park, we have a shallow 3 foot end and a deep 9 foot end. We offer day and season passes for the pool. We also offer swim lessons all summer long.  

Free Concerts at Roethke Park    Concerts are held at Roethke Park on Tuesday evenings from mid June through August from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.  Line up will be published as soon as bands are in place.

Free Movies at Roberts Park Check community calendar for dates and movie schedule.