The clear blue skies, and the moderate Denver climate is the perfect combination to participate or become a spectator of athletic activities. There's plenty of hiking, biking and golf in the metro Denver area, along with tennis, skating and running. There are plenty of activities besides these to take part in as well.
Of course, just an hour and a half away is some of the nations best skiing. The ski areas closest to Denver are Eldora (56 miles), Loveland (56 miles), Winter Park (73 miles), A-Basin (75 miles), Keystone (75 miles), Copper Mountain (75 miles), Silver Creek (89 miles), and Breckenridge (85 miles).
Listed below you'll find some of the nations best professional teams to watch and cheer for as well as sources of recreation Denver is famous for:
Baseball
Colorado Rockies & Denver Baseball Information
Basketball
WNBA Colorado Xplosion
NBA Denver Nuggets
Cycling
Colorado Bicycling Adventures Tour
International Mountain Bicycling Association
Football
Denver Broncos - Football
Soccer
World Class Soccer - Colorado Rapids
Youth Soccer - Aurora Soccer Club
Hockey
NHL - Colorado Avalanche
Youth Hockey - Hyland Hills Hockey Association
Roller Hockey
| City Recreation |
303-964-2500 |
| Colorado Avalance Hockey |
303-893-6700 |
| Colorado Rapids |
303-299-1599 |
| Colorado Rockies |
303-292-0200 |
| Denver Broncos |
303-433-7466 |
| Denver Nuggets |
303-893-3865 |
| Hunting & Fishing Information |
303-297-1192 |
| Mile High Kennel Club |
303-288-1591 |
| National Park Service |
303-969-2000 |
| Skiing Snow Report |
303-837-0793 |
| State Parks |
303-866-3437 |
| State Park Reservations |
303-470-1144 |