Thompson Recreation

Thompson Recreation “Our mission is to enhance, promote and support quality recreation facilities and opportunities for all residents of the community.”
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Attention ... Attention calling all fun and different vehicles , farm equipment,  hauling equipment and everything fun f...
05/14/2026

Attention ... Attention calling all fun and different vehicles , farm equipment, hauling equipment and everything fun for a child to explore!!!

Dear Community Friends and Businesses,
Thank you for participating in last year’s Touch-A-Truck event. It was a great success; we had over 800 attendees! Families loved learning all about vehicles, meeting you all, and participating in fun activities. We would love to invite you to participate in this year’s Touch-A-Truck scheduled for Thursday, June 4th,2026 from 5:30 – 7:30pm, with a rain date, if necessary, of 6/11/25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. It will take place in at Riverside Park in North Grosvenordale, CT. Parking will be available for patrons at Thompson Public Library and Community Center and at the old Saint Joseph's Church Parking Lot just over the bridge to the left. This is a great way to kick off all the summer fun happening in the community!

Please contact Amanda Jean Lincoln, Thompson Recreation Department, or Kim Flynn, Thompson Public Library, if you are available and also for additional information. You can reach us directly by emailing [email protected] or by calling 860-923-9440 or by emailing [email protected] or by calling 860-923-9779. We are so grateful for your continued support of our programs and the community!

Some photos from this afternoon’s Senior tea party with Abigail Adams played by Sheryl Faye Presents - a spectacular per...
05/13/2026

Some photos from this afternoon’s Senior tea party with Abigail Adams played by Sheryl Faye Presents - a spectacular performance as always!

Thank you to The Friends of the Thompson Public Library for co-sponsoring and promoting the event… a great turnout!

A big thank you to all of theThompson Public Schools teachers, staff,  volunteers, students, and family members who pitc...
05/10/2026

A big thank you to all of theThompson Public Schools teachers, staff, volunteers, students, and family members who pitched in to contribute to a great fundraiser at TMHS tonight!

And of course, much gratitude to the world famous Harlem Wizards for putting on a great show!

The Wizards have arrived- setting up for tonight! Come and join us at 6PM at Tourtellotte Memorial High School to watch ...
05/09/2026

The Wizards have arrived- setting up for tonight! Come and join us at 6PM at Tourtellotte Memorial High School to watch the Wizards take on a team of Thompson teachers! Doors open at 5PM.

$25 Students / $30 general admission

Team Thompson has just received a HUGE 5-star commitment prior to tomorrow night's game vs. the world famous Harlem Wiza...
05/08/2026

Team Thompson has just received a HUGE 5-star commitment prior to tomorrow night's game vs. the world famous Harlem Wizards!

Our very own Adventure Camp counselor and TMHS alum, Josh Carlson will be joining a team of Thompson Public School teachers and staff as they take on the Wizards tomorow night, 6PM at the Tourtellotte Memorial High School Gym.

With this addition, Team Thompson has gone from a long shot to a slightly less long shot... but we can feel the momentum building!

Come see if we can pull it off tomorrow night! Advanced tickets are available online at a $5.00 discount: https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/thompsonct05-09-26-06-00pm/

Tickets can also be purchased at the door: $25.00/Student & Seniors, $30.00 Adult General admission

We hope to see you at this great family event supporting Thompson's America 250 celebration and Thompson Public Schools!

Thank you to Harlem Wizard's players Roadrunner and Showout for visiting with the students at Mary Fisher Elementary and...
05/07/2026

Thank you to Harlem Wizard's players Roadrunner and Showout for visiting with the students at Mary Fisher Elementary and Thompson Middle School today!

They will both be back on Saturday night with the rest of their Wizards teammates to take on a team of our Thompson Teachers & Staff Members.

Gametime is 6PM, 5/9/26, at Tourtellotte Memorial High School.

Advance purchase tickets are available for a $5.00 discount online: https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/thompsonct05-09-26-06-00pm/

Tickets are also available for purchase at the door: $25.00/Students & Seniors and $30.00/Adult general admission. Doors open at 5:00PM.

We hope to see you on Saturday night!

Our roster for Saturday night's Harlem Wizards vs. Thompson Public Schools Teachers & Staff game is coming together! We ...
05/06/2026

Our roster for Saturday night's Harlem Wizards vs. Thompson Public Schools Teachers & Staff game is coming together!

We currently have 13 commitments from TMHS, TMS, and Mary Fisher staff members - a plucky group of underdogs who hope to shock the world this Saturday night!

BE THERE! 5/9/26 - 6PM at the TMHS gym. Tickets on sale now:
https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/thompsonct05-09-26-06-00pm/

We are still on the recruiting trail and hope to announce some surprise 5-star commitments to TEAM THOMPSON prior to Saturday night!

05/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, May 9th, 6PM at Tourtellotte Memorial High School to watch the world famous Harlem Wizards take on a team of Thompson Public School's finest teachers and staff!

Advanced tickets start at just $20 for students, $25 for adults.

Proceeds supports Thompson's America 250 celebration and Thompson Public Schools!

Tickets on sale now: https://api.harlemwizardsinabox.com/game/event/thompsonct05-09-26-06-00pm/

05/03/2026

Thank you to The American Band, historical musician Richard Donohue, and the Thompson Public Schools TMHS Concert band for last night’s amazing performance celebrating America 250! Also, a big thank you to TMHS concert band director and music teacher, Juliana George for coordinating the the show!

Thank you to all of the vendors, shoppers, performers, and volunteers who didn’t let a little rain dampen  Thompson's 7t...
05/02/2026

Thank you to all of the vendors, shoppers, performers, and volunteers who didn’t let a little rain dampen Thompson's 7th Annual Maker Fair!

Save the date for Thompson Community Day: October 3, 2026!

TWO Great events in Thompson Today!Join us for the Thompson's 7th Annual Maker Fair at Riverside Park, 11am-4pm!103 Uniq...
05/02/2026

TWO Great events in Thompson Today!

Join us for the Thompson's 7th Annual Maker Fair at Riverside Park, 11am-4pm!
103 Unique craft vendors, artisans, and food trucks!

Then don't forget our FREE concert celebrating America 250:
The American Band performs at 6PM at the Tourtellote Memorial High School Auditorium
Featuring performance by the TMHS Concert Band and historical musician, Richard Donohue

Address

815 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenor Dale, CT
06255

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+1 860-923-9440

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