El Paso Sports and Recreation

El Paso is the perfect place to get your game on, whether you prefer extreme sports like mountain climbing and bouldering, or the laid back charm of birdwatching. There's also plenty of pro and amateur sports teams to watch, like the University of Texas El Paso Miners and the minor league El Paso Diablos.

Pro Sports

Cheer on the minor league El Paso Diablos at Cohen Stadium. Nestled into the Franklin Mountains, the stadium also hosts concerts, boxing and soccer matches. Learn more...

Address: 9700 Gateway North Blvd., El Paso, TX 79924 - MAP
Phone: (915) 755-2000
Web: www.diablos.com

Enjoy one of the nation's oldest post-season college football games, the Sun Bowl. Watch future NFL stars play in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000 fans. Learn more...

Address: 4100 Rio Bravo Rd., El Paso, TX 79902 - MAP
Phone: (915) 533-4416
Web: www.sunbowl.org

Be there when it all goes down at the Don Haskins Center, a 19,000-seat venue at the University of Texas El Paso. Catch a UT basketball game, or the likes of Blue Man Group or Shakira. Learn more...

Address: 500 West University Ave., El Paso TX 79902 - MAP
Phone: (915) 747-5000
Web: www.utepspecialevents.com

Hiking, Biking & Trails

Hike, bike and climb at the largest urban park in the world, the Franklin Mountains State Park. Your outdoor adventure choices include RVing and primitive camping, climbing areas and hiking trails throughout the 24,000-acre park. Learn more...

Address: 1331 McKelligon Canyon Road El Paso, TX 79930 - MAP
Phone: (915) 566-6441
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Enjoy the breathtaking beauty at one of the most popular bouldering sites in the nation, Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. Rock basins provide a refreshing oasis for the serious outdoor sports enthusiast. Learn more...

Address: 6900 Hueco Tanks Road No 1, El Paso TX 79938 - MAP
Phone: (915) 857-1135
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

Watersports

Splash into fun at Hawkins Pool, where the great indoors never looked so good. The city-run aquatic center includes thrilling slides and basketball courts to round out the fun.

Address: 1500 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925-2645 - MAP
Phone: (915) 594-8031
Web: www.ci.el-paso.tx.us

Plenty Of Thrills

Grab a bike and head for the mountains, thanks to the Crazy Cat Cyclery. Rent a first-class mountain bike and conquer the rugged trails, with plenty of rock and stump jumping to challenge you.

Address: 2625 N. Mesa St, El Paso, Texas, 79902 - MAP
Phone: (915) 577-9666
Web: www.crazycatcyclery.com

Get ready for a wild round of mini-golf at Adventure Zone. Take putt-putt to the extreme with waterfalls, pools, ponds and more.

Address: 251 East Redd Rd., El Paso, TX 79932-1977 - MAP
Phone: (915) 585-9663
Web: www.adventurezoneelpaso.com

Leisure

The pristine beauty of Feather Lake makes it the perfect spot for birdwatchers. In fact, 219 different species have been observed at the sanctuary over the years. The park is open on weekends when water is present in the marshlands.

Address: 9500 N Loop Dr., El Paso, TX 79907 - MAP
Phone: (915) 747-8663
Web: www.trans-pecos-audubon.org

Experience extreme fun at Fiesta Lanes, where there's always a party on the lanes, whether you're 5 or 105. During certain bowling sessions, the lights go down and the music gets turned up for Xtreme Bowling. There's also an outdoor patio and plenty to drink and eat while you bowl a perfect game.

Address: 5850 Onix Dr., El Paso, TX 79902 - MAP
Phone: (915) 842-9696

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