Welcome to Carthage and we hope you enjoy our many park facilities and activities.

The Carthage Park District offers many different areas and activities.  Boating and fishing in Carthage Lake, camping at our campground, disc golf, a playground, shelter houses and a swimming pool at Jaycee Park on the west edge of town.  Joe Grate Sports complex, located on the north east part of town, has facilities for baseball, basketball, softball and tennis.  We also operate youth sports programs including baseball, basketball, softball, tee-ball, tennis, volleyball and wrestling.  The park also has a wonderful 9 hole golf course operated by the Carthage Golf Club and for equestrian enthusiasts, the Hancock County Saddle Club has an expansive facility with a barn, riding areas and an arena.

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2024 Tee ball, Baseball and Softball

Our Baseball and Softball program consists of:

  • Instructional camp for 3 and 4 year old boys and girls held on Saturday mornings: June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
  • Tee ball program for 5 and 6 year old's with games held on Friday evenings:  May 31, June 7, 14, 21 and 28.
  • 1st - 8th Grade plays in the Midwest Softball and Baseball League and will travel to adjacent towns.

Registration ends 3/31/2024


Recreational Equipment Use Program

The Carthage Park District is pleased to announce a new Recreational Equipment Use Program.  This program gives the public access to sports equipment and yard games free of charge.  This equipment can be used at family gatherings, parties, campouts or just for backyard game night.

We have a variety of sports equipment and game available for use including Basketball, Soccer, Football, Tennis, Pickleball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Cornhole, Connect 4, Spike Ball, and Ladder Golf.

Click here for more information.

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KAYAK RENTAL NOW AVAILABLE

The Carthage Park District is pleased to announce the arrival of four new single seat kayaks that are available for rent.  Go to www.carthageparkdistrict.org/kayak-rental and reserve a kayak on our online reservation system.

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