Sports & Recreation in Fresno, California

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Fresno, California is a sports paradise with three regional parks, 27 community playgrounds, 14 swimming pools, three 18-hole golf courses, 5 public golf courses, tennis courts, shooting ranges, BLM off road areas, rodeo arenas, gardens, motor raceways, basketball courts and a myriad of baseball, softball and football fields that host the city’s youth sports teams. Sport fans will love Fresno’s exciting professional sports and college athletics teams - Fresno Grizzlies and Fresno State Bulldogs. Discover endless adventure - hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, climbing, hunting, and skiing - and breathtaking scenery in nearby National Parks and Forests.

Outdoor Recreation in Fresno, California. Nature lovers and outdoor sports enthusiasts enjoy year-round recreational activities in Fresno, including bicycling, boating, camping, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, golf, hunting, rafting and kayaking, and skiing. The area’s 8 lakes and reservoirs are perfect for boating, fishing, water skiing and windsurfing in spring and summer. Streams and flowing rivers offer California's finest trout and largemouth bass fishing, as well as rafting and canoeing. Enjoy hiking through hills and mountains, which contain endless hiking trails and climbing spots. A haven - 24 miles of Fresno - Lost Lake Park boasts a 70-acre nature area, 7 sand volleyball courts and the 38-acre Lost Lake. In the winter, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are 90 minutes away at Sierra Summit - home to Olympic Snowboarder Andy Finch - and Badger Pass in the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. Within a 90-minute drive of three of America's great national parks - Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon - Fresno is a place of adventure and freedom. From the rugged desert vistas to high mountain lakes and ski slopes, the land around Fresno will rock your world. [Top]

Fresno Sports Centers & Parks. The heart of sports in the Central Valley, Fresno offers many excellent sporting venues for all athletics and levels of competition. Cheer for your favorite baseball, basketball, hockey, arena football and soccer teams at Chuckchansi Park - home of the Fresno Grizzlies AA baseball team - the 11,000 seat Selland Arena - home of the Central Valley Coyotes of the AFL2 - and the Save Mart Center at Fresno State - home of the Fresno Falcons and Fresno State Bulldogs.

• Chuckchansi Park. Located in downtown Fresno, Chuckchansi Park is the city’s state-of-the art sports, events, entertainment, exposition and dining destination. Catch the Fresno Grizzlies AAA baseball team round the bases at Chukchanci and feel the energy of Fresno’s favorite pastime - baseball!
• Save Mart Center at Fresno State. One of the top sports and event venues on the West Coast, the Save Mart Center is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena at California State University, Fresno. Save Mart Center is home to the Fresno State Bulldogs basketball team and women’s volleyball team. With a seating capacity around 16,000, fantastic vantage points and luxury suites, the center is Fresno’s leading concert, sporting event, and family show destination. Visit www.savemartcenter.com.
• Selland Arena. A 11,300-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Fresno, California, Selland Arena is home to the Central Valley Coyotes arena football team and was home to the Fresno Falcons ice hockey team. The world-class arena hosts a variety of sports, events, concerts, and special entertainment events - from Off Broadway shows to the Fresno Philharmonic.
• Fresno Regional Sports Complex. The Fresno Regional Sports Complex is 110 acres of baseball, softball and soccer dream land. The environmentally conscious park offers 9 soccer/footballs fields, two of which are championship size, 6 baseball fields, two children’s play areas, plenty of picnic tables/benches, a pond and concession stands. [Top]

Fresno Professional Sports Teams

• Fresno Grizzlies. The Fresno Grizzlies, triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, play this season of baseball at the downtown Fresno ballpark - Chuckchansi Park, where they have played ball since 2002. The season promises to be filled with hard-hitting baseball action , mascot appearances, post-game fireworks shows, and family fun. Throughout the years, the Fresno Grizzlies has made its mark on the world of baseball and the Central Valley, and several players now play for the Major League. Visit www.fresnogrizzlies.com.
• Central Valley Coyotes. The Central Valley Coyotes play action-packed professional Arena Football at the 11,000-seat Selland Arena in Fresno. Lead by head coach Cree Morris, the Central Valley Coyotes are making a deep impact in the AFL2's Western Division. Check out this exciting arena football team for the 2009 season at Selland Arena. Visit www.cvcoyotes.com.
• Fresno Falcons. Minor League hockey’s Fresno Falcons - AA affiliates to the San Jose Sharks - heat up the ice at Selland Arena. Led by Coach Matt Thomas and loaded with talent, the Fresno Falcons welcome hockey fans for another exciting year of ECHL Hockey. The history of hockey in Fresno dates back 60 years to 1946 when the Fresno Falcons opened play in the Pacific Coast Hockey League at the Fresno Ice Arena. The Falcons moved to the ECHL, North America’s Premier “AA” Hockey League, and the Save Mart Center for the 2003-04 season. The Falcons return to Selland Arena on Oct. 24 to play their arch rivals! Visit www.explorefresno.com.
• Fresno Fuego Soccer Team. The Fresno Fuego Futbal Club, winners of the PDL SouthWest Divisional title, play exciting soccer Chuckchansi Park in downtown Fresno. The team has played in the Premier Development League (PDL), the development ground for elite players - of the United Soccer League since 2003.Visit http://pdl.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/22326.html. [Top]

Fresno Collegiate Sports. Fresno, California is a lively college sports town, with California State University, Fresno, Fresno Pacific University and Fresno City College playing competitively in the NCAA. The Fresno State Bulldogs play Division I baseball, basketball, cross-country running, equestrian sports, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. Check out these links for access to Fresno’s exciting college sports scene . . .

• Fresno State - Bulldogs - http://gobulldogs.cstv.com
• Fresno Pacific University Sports - www.fresno.edu/sps
• Fresno City College Sports - www.fresnocitycollege.com/athletics [Top]