SPORTS & Recreation
Top Photo: Delray Chamber Sports Members © Dangerwing Photography Bottom Photo: Putt’n Around Delray Beach
WITH ITS MANY PICTURESQUE LINKS, its world-class tennis facility, its downtown gyms and its enviable access to 2 miles of unspoiled beachfront, Delray Beach is heaven for recreationists of all stripes. Cyclists can spin their wheels at indoor fitness facilities or in the city’s bike-friendly outdoor lanes, and runners enjoy our frequent 5K walk/runs or everyday trails with great views—one website, mapmyrun.com, says there are 3,700 running trails in Delray Beach! Not only can you practice your sport of choice, but there are also numerous training facilities where you will learn from well-established professionals. If you prefer to just sit back and watch a sporting game, we are home to several high-profile tennis and golf tournaments. Each February, top-ranked tennis players and retired legends descend on the Delray Beach Tennis Center for the Delray Open, an ATP Tour event that is also one of the city’s most popular social occasions. In the fall, celebrities visit the city to participate in the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic, sharing laughs and backhands for charity. You will be impressed with our many parks and recreational facilities, beautifully maintained by the local parks and recreation department. Whether you’re seeking the perfect place to have a picnic or throw a Frisbee, or are interested in joining an athletic league, there is a recreational opportunity waiting for you.
Municipal Beaches Visitors rush to enjoy the opportunity to sunbathe and swim at Delray Beach’s beautiful beaches when they’re in the area, while our residents know how to enjoy the white sand and clear blue waters year-round. There are two miles of public beachfront, and together the Atlantic Dunes Park and Delray Municipal Beach attract approximately 1.8 million visitors a year. Oceanside Beach Service, the longest-running beach chair company in South Florida, is your source for chairs, umbrellas and cabanas, with hourly, daily, 10-day and 20-day rental options, along with annual memberships; call (561) 840-3373 or visit www.beachservice.com.
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