Fun and relaxation are important elements in the Clinton County quality of life. The area is home to numerous parks, including Frankfort's TPA Park. Along with a nature center, the TPA Park's 85 acres are filled with playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, a roller rink, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a petting zoo. Other parks include Dorner Park in Frankfort, with playground equipment, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, and a tennis court. Larry Farrell Park in Frankfort boasts 14 acres and includes playground equipment, a baseball diamond, and an open area for model airplane flying. John Redmon Park in Frankfort includes playground apparatus and a well-lighted baseball diamond. Circle Park also offers residents as well-equipped playground area. Additional attractive parks can be found in Colfax, Mulberry, Michigantown, Kirklin, and Rossville.

     Frankfort's new full-service YMCA offers programs designed to promote healthy bodies, minds, and spirits. Financial aid is available for those members of the community who require assistance. Facilities at the YMCA include an indoor track, fitness and free weight equipment, an aerobic room, basketball courts, and an indoor pool. Athletic programs offered include volleyball, dance, soccer, softball and t-ball, basketball, gymnastics, and tumbling. In addition, residents can enjoy a full range of aquatic programs, including swimming lessons, stroke improvement, SCUBA diving lessons, and water aerobics. The YMCA offers child-care services, ranging from on-site babysitting to the SACC program, which provides bus transportation to and from the YMCA and Frankfort schools. This convenient service allows busy parents to drop children off at the YMCA before the hours and pick them up at the facility after business hours. The YMCA offers many programs for residents young and old, including senior activities, day camps for children and teens, and a variety of community events. The YMCA also arranges trips throughout the year taking groups of Clinton County residents to unique destinations.

     Golfers can enjoy 18 challenging holes at the Frankfort Country Club. Additional amenities include dining and lounge facilities, a pro shop, and a swimming pool. Other golf courses include those at Cool Lake, Deer Track and Angel Hill. Miniature golfing is also available for county residents. Clinton County residents are never more than a short drive away from major recreational sites. Shades and Turkey Run state parks offer camping and hiking. Lake Freeman and Lake Shafer are two of the area's most popular spots for boating and swimming.

     A variety of annual and seasonal are held each year. The Clinton County Fair, first held in October of 1853, is one of the largest of its kind in Indiana. The grandstand seats 2,500 and the community building is used for meetings, auctions, dinners, antique displays, and other activities. Every July, the Hot Dog Festival in Frankfort features a tennis tournament, arts and crafts vendors, car show, live music, and street dance. Other festivals throughout the county include the Forest Fun Fest, Kirk's Crossing Festival, Colfax Hickory Days, the Clinton County 4-H Fair, and the Rossville Summer's End Festival. These festivals include such activities as parades, live entertainment, car shows, sporting events, and outdoor cooking.

     The area's senior residents can take advantage of social gatherings and recreational activities at the Paul Phillippe Senior Resource Center.