Recreation

Residents of Butler Township love living here and can take advantage of many opportunities for recreation throughout the township. Whether it’s summer or winter, there’s always a chance to have a good time.

Valley East baseball is a Little League affiliate based in Drums. Golfers can try their swing at Edgewood in the Pines on St. John’s Road, Sand Springs on Old Turnpike Road, or Mickey’s Golf Center and Driving Range on St. John’s Road. Mickey’s also features an ice cream shop that’s great for the whole family. Mountain Speedway in St. John's provides thrilling races on a 1/3-mile oval track, hosting stock car racing every weekend from April to October.

The landscape in Butler Township is dotted with farms, some of which have seasonal stands to sell their produce. Also, the Center for Landscape Design & Stewardship offers adult and youth education programs, professionally designed gardens for inspiration, demonstration and horticultural study, and community gardens for food production and hands-on study.

In addition to these opportunities, ski resorts, amusement parks and shopping malls are just a short drive away from Butler Township.

Browse the recreation section of our website for more information.