Sports and Recreation in Phoenix
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Ben Avery is the largest publicly operated shooting facility in the United States, sprawling over 1,650 acres near Lake Pleasant. It has a proud history among sportsmen and was the site of the World Shooting Championships in 1970. Gun enthusiasts and law enforcement officers regularly practice on the main and specialty ranges, which include an […]
For the softballer who gets drunk in the parking lot before the game, and doesn’t hold twice-weekly practice, any dusty old field will do. For the serious athlete, Big League Dreams Sports Park has the only fields worthy of such talent. The park has eight replicas of iconic professional baseball stadiums like Fenway Park, Wrigley […]
At the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, there are several ways yours can become the baddest ass on the road. Bob Bondurant has been teaching Phoenicians how to drive fast and furious since 1990, and offers a variety of driving courses designed to improve skills. The “Executive Protection/Anti Kidnapping” course includes training in “forward […]
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Bull Shooters in north Phoenix has a bevy of pool tables – 44 of ‘em, to be exact – on which you can put your skills to the test. The high-quality 7 and 9-foot tables inside this spacious pool hall and sports bar take center stage for northsiders in search of stick ’n’ sip action. […]
There are plenty of spots around the Valley that can fulfill the urge to hit a few baseballs. There are only a few places where you can feed your inner big-leaguer at an indoor facility and face curveballs, 85 mph fastballs, a delivery that simulates a human arm angle, or get instruction from former pros. […]
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There are few breathtaking views in town to be This popular recreation area freautres multiple mountain-park entereances and trails for hikers and climbers of all types to enjoy. There are few breathtaking views in town to be had as easily as the one from Echo Canyon. Bobby’s Rock Trail, aperfect little spot alongside Camelback Mountain […]
Widely considered one of the crown jewels of the Cactus League, this high-end westside stadium features a glitzy decor scheme of steel and stone, reflecting pools stocked with fish, up-close interaction with big league sluggers, and even Dodger Dogs for fans of the Big Blue Wrecking Crew. As one of the brand-new Cactus League parks, […]
At this Gledale sports facility, the owners have transformed what used to be an outdoor hockey rink into an outdoor arena with artificial turf, lighting and bleachers. The arena holds games of arena soccer, dodgeball, kick ball and flag football. Guests can also use the three soft-pitch softball cases or seven baseball cages to practice […]
Caswells beats any other indoor shooting range in the Valley, for a number of reasons. First, Caswells is a firearm retailer, which means visitors can buy or rent a wide variety of guns and ammo. The indoor range at Caswells has awesome air conditioning, so patrons don’t have to sweat it out while shooting, and […]
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To the uninitiated, Chandler’s Snedigar Park looks like an abandoned water park in post-apocalyptic-drought Phoenix. There’s an empty swimming pool with a ladder, giant concrete steps to nowhere, and what appear to be several kiddy pools surrounded by towering palms. But to anyone with a worn left sneaker and a full deck, this is a […]
Usually, we’re with those Echo Canyon snobs who sneer at the wimps coming up the easier Cholla side. But this year, we’ve rediscovered the pleasures of Cholla Trail on Camelback Mountain – especially the killer scramble up the last fifth of the 1.75-mile hike to the summit. If you enjoy a hands-on hike like we […]