Several members of the Fort Thomas runners group were on hand at the March city council meeting to accept and celebrate the city as a “Runner Friendly Community.” The city was one of only five communities earning the designation from Roadrunners of America last fall — and it is the first Kentucky city to earn […]
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Fort Thomas earns ‘Runner Friendly’ title as Flying Pig training kicks into high gear
The city of Fort Thomas is the first city in Kentucky to earn a “Runner Friendly Community” designation from the Road Runners Club of America. Cities across the country were invited to apply for the honor, and Fort Thomas was one of only five communities to earn the designation awarded in fall 2022. The idea […]
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Fort Thomas Recreation Plans Celebration to Showcase New Facilities
Learn more about pickleball or play some basketball or sand volleyball at the Fort Thomas Recreation’s Independence Day weekend events. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. […]
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Fort Thomas Recreation is Forming Upcoming Fall Leagues
Fall leagues are forming at Fort Thomas Recreation. They offer Pickle ball, Tennis, Volleyball, Flag Football, and softball. Registration for all sports is currently open to anyone. Pickle Ball — Monday and Wednesday nights. Tennis — Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Mens’, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. Volleyball — Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. We offer Men’s, Women’s […]
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Fort Thomas Recreation Department Creates “Fit in the Fort”
The Fort Thomas Recreation Department has a new opportunity available that allows people to try new fitness classes that are associated with Fort Thomas. Kat Disney, who is the Program Coordinator for the Fort Thomas Recreation Department said that she’s excited to unveil the program that she and her staff have been working on for […]
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Fort Thomas Recreation to Host Mountain Biking Clinic
Are you interested in mountain biking, but don’t know where to start? Or does your child need to practice skills to help her/him become a safer and more confident rider? Fort Thomas Recreation Department is hosting a mountain biking skills clinic presented by GOT DIRT, owned and operated by Olivia (Liv) Birkenhauer, whose certifications include: […]
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In a Pickle? Fort Thomas Considers New Sport
Pickleball enthusiasm is growing across the U.S. (photo: Creative Commons license, Wikimedia) Some call it the “love child of racquetball and tennis.” Others compare it to ping pong and badminton. No matter how you describe it, pickleball is sweeping the nation. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2016 Participant Report, pickleball is […]
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City Council Roundup: 2017 Reports, 2018 Plans
City Administrator Ron Dill (center) shares his thoughts on school safety in light of recent national events. He is flanked by Council member Jeff Bezold (l) and Mayor Eric Haas (r) The March Fort Thomas City Council meeting included reports looking at economic development, general services and recreation last year as well as some plans […]
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In a Pickle About What to Do? Check out Pickleball
Fort Thomas is fortunate to have some great parks which include tennis courts. But tennis courts aren’t just for tennis. If you’d like to try a fun sport that is truly sweeping the country, check out Pickleball. If you’re not familiar with Pickleball, here is a brief description. It’s a racquet sport that takes a […]
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Fort Thomas Touch-A-Truck Event (2016)
FTM file. The Fort Thomas Recreation Department has set the 2016 ‘Touch-A-Truck’ Event. This year’s event will be held on October 1st at the Stable Building Parking lot next to the VA and Natural Start Pre-School in Fort Thomas. The event is Saturday October 1, 2016 Tower Park Stable Building Parking Lot 12:00 p.m. to […]