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Chicago Sports and Chicago Outdoor Activities (Chicago, IL, USA)



The Chicago's sports scene includes several major professional teams, such as baseball, basketball and American football's Chicago Bears. All of these sports are incredibly popular in Chicago and matches are played regularly. The local newspapers provide a sports section listing daily local Chicago sports events and there are many popular spectator sports in Chicago.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Cycling and Rollerblading - Chicago, IL, USA
There are around 22 miles / 35 km of paths nearby Chicago's Lake Michigan and these have been widened for cyclists and rollerskaters in Chicago. The paths are well used at the weekends and bicycles and rollerblades can be rented at shops close to the lake and in Chicago.




Chicago Sports: Chicago Jogging and the Chicago Marathon - Chicago, IL, USA
With such a large number of Chicago parks and gardens, jogging is one of the most popular pastimes and sports in Chicago. There is also fitness / sports equipment available at Lincoln Park, near to Diversey Park.

The Chicago Marathon takes place in October and attracts a large number of participants from all over the world, together with thousands of cheering spectators.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Swimming and Beach Activities - Chicago, IL, USA
There are around 30 beaches next to Chicago's Lake Michigan with a lifeguard service, running from the end of May to the beginning of September. The water in Lake Michigan warms up quickly during the summer and the nearby beaches are popular areas for many types of outdoor activities, including beach volleyball, Frisbee and sunbathing.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Boating, Canoeing, Sailing and Windsurfing - Chicago, IL, USA
Regular Chicago boat excursions run from beneath Michigan Avenue Bridge and these provide an excellent way to see the Chicago skyline from a distance. Most boat tours run between April to October and there are also other boat trips and guided tours that leave from Chicago's Navy Pier.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Tennis Courts - Chicago, IL, USA
Tel: +1 312 742 7648
Tennis courts in Chicago are available at the Chicago Daley Bicentennial Plaza in Grant Park and advance booking is usually required.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Golf Courses - Chicago, IL, USA
Tel: +1 312 616 1234
There are also a number of excellent golf courses in the Chicago area and these include the 9-hole Illinois Center Golf Course and Driving Range, which is situated at 221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Bowling - Chicago, IL, USA
Chicago is home to a number of large bowling lanes and Miami Bowl on 5023 Archer Street has over 80 lanes and is own of the largest bowling venues in the world. Bowling in Chicago is a social event and is a popular pastime for families. Food and drink are available at all of Chicago's bowling sports centers.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Baseball - Chicago, IL, USA
The baseball season in America runs from April to October and baseball is one of the most popular spectator sports in Chicago. Regular baseball games in Chicago are held at the White Sox Park and at Wrigley Field, which is one of the oldest stadiums in America.

Chicago Sports: Chicago American Football - Chicago, IL, USA
The world-famous Chicago Bears play American football at Chicago's Soldier Field and many World Cup football sports matches are played here. American football in Chicago attracts a large following and the season runs from September to December.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Basketball - Chicago, IL, USA
The Chicago Bulls are one of the city's most loved sports and the Chicago Bulls have won numerous basketball competitions. The Chicago Bulls play regular basketball matches at the United Sports Center in Chicago.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Soccer / Football - Chicago, IL, USA
Soccer is becoming an increasingly popular sport in Chicago and the city has its own soccer team, the Chicago Stingers Their symbol is a wasp and they play regular football matches at The Hive in Forest View Park, 2121 South Goebbert Road, in Chicago's Arlington Heights. Tickets are usually available for most matches.

Chicago Sports: Chicago Ice Hockey - Chicago, IL, USA
The Chicago Black Hawks or Chicago's main ice hockey team and play regular games at the ice skating rink in the United Sports Center in Chicago. They are also one of Chicago's oldest sports' teams and were actually founded in 1926.

 
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