Sports
in Mesa, AZ (showing 1 - 10 out of 10)

Strike out in a good way when you make plans to enjoy a few games of recreational bowling at AMF Mesa Lanes. State-of-the-art lanes, scoring, and ball return make your game experience perfect. Plus, there is an arcade that will entertain the kids, a great concession area, and lots more fun to be had by the whole family–so much fun that everyone will be completely bowled over!

The Arizona Rattlers are part of the Arena Football League and compete in the Western Division of the National Conference. The sports team has won six division titles since it was established in 1992. The Rattlers play their home games at the US Airways Center in Phoenix. They conduct their practices at Gene Autry Park in Mesa.

The Hail Marys are an all-girl roller derby team that is part of the Arizona Rollergirls league. The sports team takes on other all-girl teams during their season of roller derby action. It is safe to say that all of these women have colorful and bigger-than-life personalities that they take with them into the rink. Bring the whole family out for an evening of intense and always unpredictable fun.

While it may be true that Mesa's location in the Arizona desert means that there are few places for cool water recreation fun, you will find plenty to splash about when you visit the Brimhall Aquatic Complex. This is a state-of-the-art facility that features an impressive pool, swimming lessons for all skill levels, as well as special events the whole family will enjoy. The pool is equipped with zero-depth entry, 1 and 3-meter diving boards, lap lanes and two water slides.

Aim high when you go for a challenging yet invigorating hike on Brown's Peak in Mesa. This recreation trail winds up to the highest, northernmost summit of Four Peaks at the end of the Mazatzal Mountains. Most of the hike is on a trail, but part of the ascent requires cross-country travel and the summit involves a rock scramble, so be prepared.

If mountain biking is your thing, then you have plenty to smile about when taking your bike out in Mesa. One of the most popular bike trail routes is found at Four Peaks. This recreation trail passes through some of the most picturesque areas of the Sonoran desert and ends on the crest of the Mazatzal Mountains. Located about thirty miles northeast of Mesa, the surface is divided as it features 13 miles of maintained dirt road and 23 miles of double track.

When the weather gets really hot, take the whole family out to make a cool splash at the Golfland Sunsplash water park. In addition to some wet and wild fun on the many slides, pools and wading areas, Golfland Sunsplash is also known for its entertainingly challenging miniature golf courses, go karts and many other family-friendly attractions. The facility is also perfect for gatherings, birthday parties and corporate events.

Take a cue from the best when you rack'em up for a fun game of pool at Mesa's Main Street Billiards. This is a classy yet comfortable place to enjoy a few games, grab some munchies and meet friends to have a few beers and enjoy both the games on the tables and the sports action on the venue's many big flat screen televisions.

If your idea of an excellent afternoon involves water recreation like boating and fishing, then Mesa's Riverview Lake is your ideal destination. Located in west Mesa, the lake is stocked with such desirable catches as catfish, trout, bass, and sunfish. Bring plenty of sunscreen and a big ice chest to be able to efficiently cart away all the fish you're sure to catch!

While it's obvious that when you spend time in Mesa, you're in the Arizona desert, that doesn't mean that you can't cool down in a really fun way by experiencing the fun of Salt River Tubing. Drift along the river through the Tonto National Forest to experience some truly amazing and breathtaking scenery. The duration of your tube-oriented adventure varies and depends on where your starting point is as well as the current of the river. Children must be at least eight years old and four feet tall to enjoy this attraction. One convenient fee covers the cost of parking, tube rental and shuttle service. A deposit may be required. Also, don't forget to bring snacks, sunglasses and sunscreen!