Golf
Tucson is a golfer's paradise, with ideal weather for year-round
play, and a wide variety of excellent courses -- most of them
open to the public -- from luxurious resorts charging up to $160
peak season for a round with cart to municipal courses at less
than $45 with cart. The county course and five municipal courses
are maintained at "country club" standards, so even
if you're on a budget you can play on some really excellent courses.
Due to the popularity of Tucson's five municipal courses, the
Tucson Parks and Recreation Department has devised an automated
reservation system (there is a small fee for using it). You can
call the courses directly for general information, but to reserve
a tee time you must call (520) 791-4336 for automated reservations.
For a comprehensive list of Tucson's fine courses, including
addresses, pictures, yardage and ratings, check out Golf
Guide USA
Hiking
The mountain ranges surrounding Tucson provide wide variety of
trails. Whether you want a casual nature walk or a rugged backpack
and rock climbing adventure, there are many mountain parks, canyons
and campgrounds just minutes away from the city.
Skiing?
Yes, skiing! Tucson is one of the few cities where you can go
golfing on a winter 
morning
and skiing in the afternoon. Only an hour's drive from Tucson,
the scenic Catalina Highway takes you through pine and aspen trees
to Mt. Lemmon's Ski Valley at an elevation of over 8,000 ft.
Bicycling
Tucson is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the nation.
Designated bike paths and bike lanes make getting around the city
easy and safe. The (usually) dry river beds of the Rillito and
Santa Cruz rivers are lined with long stretches of river park
paths perfect for cycling, inline skating, or just plain walking.
Mountain biking is also popular in Saguaro National Monument East
and many other areas surrounding Tucson.
For over 15 years, cyclists have turned out for the El
Tour de Tucson, one of the oldest, largest and best (according
to Bicycling Magazine) perimeter cycling event in the United States
covering a 111 mile route that circles the Tucson area.
Tennis
You can find over 200 tennis courts in city and county parks,
schools and private resorts and hotels. A membership fee is required
by most resorts. Each year in April, about 40 celebrity players
come to Randolph park for the Celebrity Tennis Classic.
Spectator Sports
If you like watching sports, Tucson has plenty for you -- plus
ideal weather to get out and enjoy the game! Fans come out to watch the San Diego Padre's Triple A baseball club, the Tucson Padres (www.tucsonpadres.com), play at Tucson Electric Park.
The University of Arizona offers nearly every
sport imaginable, many U of A teams are top-ranked in the nation. Their baseball team will be playing at the legendary Hi Corbett Field.
U of A Football Schedule
U of A Basketball Schedule
Tucson hosts the Accenture World Golf Matchplay event.
The Rillito Racetrack is Tucson's source for horse racing.
Tucson Raceway Park features race cars of all sorts.
The biggest and one of the oldest authentic rodeos in the nation
-- the Fiesta de Los Vaqueros, takes place over several
days in late February at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
Go to the Park!
Parks and recreational areas maintained by both the city and
county exist throughout Tucson. Facilities for tennis, golf, swimming,
picnicking, jogging, cycling, basketball, volleyball, baseball
& soccer can be found at many of these regional and neighborhood
parks. The Parks and Rec. department also offers numerous classes
on everything from fitness to arts & crafts for children,
teens, adults and seniors.
For more information on Tucson's sports and recreational
offerings, check out the More Tucson Links
section.
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