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Take advantage of the long
Benicia summer n Mary Hand Outdoor sports and summer seem to go hand in hand. The weather is warm, and daylight lasts and lasts. So, let’s go outside and enjoy the summer by engaging in some of the many summer sports.
Benicia is a summertime town with its many parks, trails, and access to the water. Summer sports thrive here. Whether you want to try something a
Baseball
little more extreme
Whether professional or amateur, there’s no disputing that baseball is the most popular sport of summer. There's a reason baseball is often referred to as "America's favorite pastime." It's fun — and not just fun to watch. Head to an open field with friends, or sign up for a recreational league. A’s fan or Giants fan, take time to head out to the ballpark for peanuts, popcorn and crackerjacks, and a sublime summer outing.
like windsurfing, or simply walk or bike around town, there’s a reason for everyone to get outside. So let’s explore the possibilities.
Hiking and Biking
Summer offers plenty of opportunities to grab your bike and take a leisurely, scenic ride or use your two wheels to get where you need to go while enjoying the weather in the process. Benicia offers many beautiful areas to ride, through neighborhoods or on designated bike trails like the Benicia Marsh Loop trail. For those who like a little more thrill, there is Rockville Hills Park in Fairfield. Hikers, mountain bikers, and families enjoy native trees and plants, and rock formations with more than 30 miles of tracks, trails, and picnic areas. 18 • Benicia Magazine
Kiteboarding, windsurfing
Sherman Island: For the more adventurous, there’s Sherman Island, which is about 35 miles from Benicia, located at the point where the Sacramento and the San Joaquin rivers join. During the summertime, there is probably no location in North America that features more dependable wind. The waters around Sherman Island are better left to experienced kiteboarders and windsurfers, but it’s thrilling to watch them. You can take lessons and rent equipment at several shops around Rio Vista.
