Sports

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SPORTS TEAMS

CAROLINA COBRAS

The indoor National Arena Football League 2018 champions. The season runs from April to August at the Greensboro Coliseum. Specials and group rates available. Admission fee. 336-455-7232. nationalarenaleague.com

GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS BASEBALL

High A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Join the Grasshoppers for “Hoppin Fun” from April through September. Enjoy affordable family entertainment with a playground for the kids and NC’s largest outdoor sports bar for adults. Picnic specials and group rates available. Admission fee. First National Bank Field, 408 Bellemeade St. 336-268-2255. gsohoppers.com

GREENSBORO SWARM

The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G-League affiliate owned and operated by the Charlotte Hornets, began its inaugural season in November 2016. Home games are played in the newly renovated Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse. Games are affordable and fun for all ages! Admission fee. 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. 336-907-3600. gsoswarm.com

NC FUSION

The NC Fusion U-23's, a USL League Two team, plays May through August at Macpherson Stadium at the Bryan Park Soccer Complex. The five-time National Championship club offers family-oriented fun for all ages, Group rates available. Admission fee. Macpherson Stadium, 6105 Townsend Rd. Greensboro, NC. 336-669-0841. u23.ncfusion.org

SEE THE ACTION

PIEDMONT DRAGWAY

Visit this popular drag strip for the smell of scorched rubber, the whine of a supercharger and the roar of a high-performance engine for racing excitement. See Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and soupedup dragster competitions during the March-December season. Admission fee. 6750 Holts Store Rd., Julian. 336-449-7411. piedmontdragway.com

WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The PGA Tour’s best players and brightest stars compete in one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious events at Sedgefield Country Club, August 4-7, 2022. 3201 Forsyth Dr. 336-379-1570. wyndhamchampionship.com

RECREATION & SPORTS FACILITIES

Outdoor Space

GREENSBORO JAYCEE PARK

The park offers a variety of sports facilities, including three multipurpose fields, Stoner-White Stadium, Lewis Baseball Field and Spencer Love Tennis Center with 13 championship clay courts; two volleyball/badminton courts and playground areas for children. Forest Lawn Drive, off Pisgah Church Rd., adjacent to Country Park. 336-373-2558. GSOParksandRec.com

HAGAN-STONE PARK

Consists of 400+ acres of natural area with hiking/biking trails, lakes, woods and various open areas, shelters, and playgrounds. The ADA-compliant Aquatic Center is across from the Bradley’s Fun For All Playground. Camping Facilities include RV/trailer with water and electrical hook-ups, and ground and tent sites. 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd., Pleasant Garden. 336-641-2090.

NORTHEAST PARK

Consists of 374 acres with hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, fishing pond, playgrounds, horse corral, athletic fields, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, shelters, and a seasonal Aquatics Center. 4010 High Rock Rd., off Hwy. 29 N., Gibsonville. 336-641-2070.

OKA T. HESTER PARK

Features picnic shelters, horseshoe pits, lake with piers, and two sand volleyball courts. Football and soccer fields can be rented based on availability. Park has an 11-court tennis facility, walking trails, an exercise course, and the Trotter Recreation Center. 3615 Deutzia St. 336-373-2937. GSOParksandRec.com

Greensboro Aquatic Center

SOUTHWEST PARK

Consists of 513 acres with hiking and biking trails, dog park, picnic shelters and athletic fields. Randleman Regional Reservoir offers miles of open water for use by boaters and fishers. Bring your own boat or rent. 6309 Southwest Park Dr. 336-641-2050.

TRIAD PARK

This partnership between Forsyth and Guilford Counties features a 4,300 square foot amphitheater, the Carolina Field of Honor Veterans Memorial and an 18-hole championship level disc golf course. In addition, Triad Park has an indoor banquet facility, a fishing pond, four picnic shelters, two gazebo shelters, nine horseshoe pits, seven sand volleyball courts, a softball field, a soccer field, four playgrounds including a rock climbing playground, nature trails and a paved path system. 9652 W. Market St. in Kernersville. 336.703.2500

BUR-MIL PARK

Features a clubhouse available for rental, a nine-hole, lighted par 3 golf course, lighted driving range with grass hitting area, outdoor aquatic center, Wildlife Education Center, two fishing ponds, a pier on Lake Brandt, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, hiking and bicycling trails and picnic shelters. Golf and tennis lessons available. 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd., off U.S. Hwy. 220 N. 336-641-2020. GSOParksandRec.com

CAROLYN S. ALLEN COMMUNITY PARK & ATHLETIC COMPLEX

Named in honor of a former Greensboro mayor, this 38-acre park includes a state-of-the-art athletic complex with four combination softball/baseball fields surrounded by a beautifully-landscaped concourse, a concession stand/press box and picnic shelters just outside the park. 3610 Drawbridge Pkwy. 336-373-2558.

Indoor Sports

BARBER PARK

A regional park features a sprayground, six picnic shelters, playgrounds, one mile walking trail, an outdoor amphitheater, disc golf, Penn Wright Baseball Stadium, Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, and the Barber Park Event Center featuring the Ruth Wicker Tribute to Women. 1500 Barber Park Dr., off Gate City Blvd., near Business I-85. 336-373-5892. GSOParksandRec.com

GREENSBORO AQUATIC CENTER

Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) is a state-of-the-art facility featuring leading-edge concepts in aquatic design. The GAC brings together all major aquatic sports - competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and other unique sports all in one venue. Featuring four bodies of water - a competition pool, warm-up pools and diving well - the GAC hosts high school and collegiate events, USA Swimming meets, US Master’s swimming and Synchronized swimming events as well as myriad local, regional, national and international competitions. 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. 336-315-8498. greensboroaquaticcenter.com

THE GREENSBORO ICEHOUSE

This 36,000-square-foot structure features a standard 200 x 85 foot ice surface, a viewing mezzanine, four enclosed locker rooms with showers, a full-service snack bar, and pro shop. Enjoy daily public skating sessions, figure skating and hockey lessons, and clinics. Call for hours and admission fee. 6119 Landmark Center Blvd., off W. Wendover Ave. 336-852-1515. greensboroice.com

GREENSBORO SPORTSPLEX

The Greensboro Sportsplex is a multipurpose athletic complex owned and operated by the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department, offers eight basketball courts, eleven volleyball courts, four indoor soccer fields, and an indoor roller rink. The Sportsplex hosts a number of regionally and nationally recognized tournaments, events, clinics and programs. Also, the Sportsplex offers open play for local residents. Please call or visit for updated hours and fees: 2400 16th St. 336-373-3272. greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/ sports/greensboro-sportsplex

PROEHLIFIC PARK

The family sports complex and fitness center contains stateof-the-art indoor and outdoor athletic facilities on a 22-acre campus. 4517 Jessup Grove Rd. Call for membership/admission or rental information. 336-665-5233. proehlificpark.com

Soccer

TRUIST AT BRYAN PARK SOCCER COMPLEX

The Greensboro United Soccer Association home venue for competitive matches features 18 immaculate Bermuda grass fields, 2 artificial turf fields and a great field. Home field of the NC Fusion – East, Macpherson Soccer Stadium is the crown jewel of the complex. The stadium has a European style roof, accommodates 3,000 and is complete with adjacent locker-room and concession facilities. 6105 Townsend Rd., Browns Summit. 336-358-8030. soccer.ncfusion.org

SMITH SOCCER COMPLEX

Operated by NC Fusion – East (formerly GUSA) , the complex features state-of-the-art lighted artificial turf fields for team training and games. The two world-class fields are the same type of surface that has been installed for soccer in Europe for Premier League clubs. The full-sized fields are configured to accommodate various training or game setups day or night and in various inclement weather conditions. 2399 Veasley St. 336-358-8030. soccer.ncfusion.org

Track

MARCUS T. JOHNSON TRACK AT NC A& T UNIVERSITY

IAAF certified track is composed of Mondo Super X Olympicstyle surface. This 23,000 seat complex features eight 48” running lanes, dual direction runways for long jump, triple jump, pole vault, multi-directional high jump and brushed concrete shot and discus circles. Located in Aggie Stadium on the NC A&T campus, corner of Lindsay & Sullivan St. 336-334-7141. ncat.edu

For information about other area sports, including tennis, soccer, basketball and more, please contact the Greensboro Sports Foundation at 336-378-4499 or greensborosf.com. Please refer to the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Dept. website for the hours, rental and contact information at GSOParksandRec.com and guilfordparks.com. The area also offers a wide variety of athletic facilities that can be utilized for individual, team and group sports.