Tacoma, WA

Sports aficionados will enjoy America's favorite pastime while watching the Tacoma Rainiers minor league team. The Tacoma Rainiers, 2010 PCL champions, take to the field and show fans tomorrow's major league super stars. Enjoy spending time with friends to watch good ol' fashioned baseball game.

Address: Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405 - MAP
Phone: (253) 752-7707
Web: web.minorleaguebaseball.com

Are you ready for some fútbol? We're not talking the American kind - come out to cheer for the Tacoma Tide soccer team, founded in 2006. The team is a member of the United Soccer League's Premier Development League (PDL). Made up of amateur players from the collegiate level, the Tide entertains sports fans all summer long.

Address: Stadium Bowl, 111 N E St, Tacoma, WA 98403 - MAP
Phone: (253) 564-9329
Web: www.tacomafc.com

Riding a bike is easy at Tacoma Bike. This one stop cyclist shop is the best place for gear and repairs, and the coolest place to get together to peddle the best recreation trails the city has to offer. Learn about events like the Women's Ride and the Saturday Bike Ride with help from Tacoma Bike.

Address: 309 Puyallup Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98421 - MAP
Phone: (253) 597-6444
Web: www.tacomabike.com

Point Defiance Park is calling all bikers, hikers and joggers to spend the day in Tacoma's most beloved park. You'll see why when you discover a network of marked recreation trails weaving through the beautiful forest preserve. Enjoy an outdoor enthusiast's dream location for majestic views and tranquil trails.

Address: 5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 - MAP
Phone: (253) 305-1000
Web: www.metroparkstacoma.org

Wild Waves Theme Park makes for great year-round fun for everyone. From roller coasters to water slides, this theme park brings thrills, spills and splashes. First class entertainment can be found around the park and fun abounds for the whole family. Make it a wet and wild day at Tacoma's leading theme park.

Address: 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way, WA 98003 - MAP
Phone: (253) 661-8000
Web: www.wildwaves.com

Dive in at Tacoma Scuba. Let the professionals teach you how to scuba dive during one of their scuba dive classes, specialty dive classes or tech dive classes. Dive like a pro in no time and you'll be going on a dive excursion like the Annual Bonaire Adventure, aka, Divers Paradise.

Address: 1602 Center Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 - MAP
Phone: (253) 238-1754
Web: www.tacomascubacenter.com

Interested in learning a new water sport? Stand-Up Paddleboarding by Alki Tours will put a smile on your face. You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy the fine art of paddleboarding and the thirty-minute trip to Seattle is well worth the paddle action.

Address: 1660 Harbor Avenue, SW, Seattle, WA 98126 - MAP
Phone: (206) 953-0237
Web: www.kayakalki.com

Get solid as a rock at Edgeworks Climbing Gym, Tacoma's indoor rock climbing destination. Young or old, novice or pro, you're set to climb high in the 10,000 square feet of vertical recreation space. Climb the walls, attend climbing school and find your balance in an Edge Yoga Class at one of the city's best indoor adventure destinations.

Address: 6102 North 9th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406 - MAP
Phone: (253) 564-4899
Web: www.edgeworksclimbing.com

Jump! With the professionals at Skydive Kopwsin. Get ready to feel your adrenaline pumping and heart racing on a free fall tandem skydive adventure. You'll be in the hands of professionals who will go to great heights to maximize your safety and pull the strings for high flying fun as your participate in this extreme sport.

Address: 141 West Airview Way, Shelton, WA 98584 - MAP
Phone: (360) 432-8000
Web: www.skydivekapowsin.com

Hit the ski slopes with Cascade Ski and Snowboard School. Take a class and learn how to master the slopes around Tacoma. The pros at this school will teach you everything you need to know about skiing and snowboarding, and guide you to the right equipment. You'll soon see why skiing and snowboarding are such popular forms of recreation.

Address: Call For Schedule
Phone: (253) 564-1245
Web: www.cascadeskischool.com

Let the good times roll at Pacific Lanes Bowling Center. Bring the family or grab some friends to roll around thirty-six bowling lanes, play a game of high speed darts, order up a drink at the lounge or a burger at the restaurant. Fifty years of bowling recreation resides here.

Address: 7015 South D Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 - MAP
Phone: (253) 474-0594
Web: www.pacificlanes.net

Take up cycling at Tacoma Bike. This local bike shop has everything you need to start your professional biking career, or your recreational cycling. From selecting the perfect ride, to outfitting you in the safest gear, and best of all, introducing you to cool cycling events, Tacoma Bike will help you peddle down the city's best trails.

Address: 309 Puyallup Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98421 - MAP
Phone: (253) 597-6444
Web: www.tacomabike.com