Sports and Activities
In and Around Rancho Vistoso

Sports and Activities

Arizona is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, and Oro Valley is a premiere spot to enjoy! With the beautiful Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, people flock from all over the world to participate in a variety of activities. On this page we have included outdoor activities such as biking, golf, hiking, climbing, swimming and horseback riding, as well as indoor sports and exercise like bowling, skating, indoor rock climbing, yoga, Pilates and a number of gyms in the area.

Biking

Tucson was named #1 by Outdoor magazine in their Top Ten Bike Towns feature, and El Tour de Tucson kicks off one of the routes (the 42 mile event) every year right here in Rancho Vistoso. There are 60.15 miles of signed bike routes, 36.1 miles of paved shoulders, and 14.9 miles of shared use paths. In addition, all new commercial facilities within the Town are required to have bicycle parking, as per the Town’s Zoning Code. (Source: OroValleyAZ.gov) Want to check out the trails? Here is a link to the Town of Oro Valley Biking page where you can find resources, bike laws, Oro Valley biking trail maps and more

Golf

Golf is so big in Southern Arizona that we decided it warranted a page of its very own. Click here to visit the golf page.

Climbing

Climbing in and around Rancho Vistoso is a breathtakingly beautiful endeavor, especially since the Catalina Mountains are the largest and tallest of all the ranges in Tucson. As you ascend the desert flora and fauna gives way to forest, and the highest point in the Catalina’s is over 9000 feet (and receives on average just under 200 inches of snow per year). With over 50 separate peaks, this gorgeous mountain range is sure to satisfy. In addition to the Catalina’s, the Tucson area is host to several other ranges, and countless adrenaline pumping climbing opportunities. Here is great page about climbing in Tucson Mountain Ranges. For those getting started, looking to join a group, or preferring to do a little indoor climbing, be sure to check out Rocks and Ropes.

Horseback Riding and Stables

ROLLING HILLS RIDING ACADEMY

9015 Camino De Anza Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 401-6516
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SPANISH TRAIL OUTFITTERS

245 East Ina Road Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 631-3787
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SUNKIST STABLES

9811 North La Cholla Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 575-8303
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Aquatics

While the majority of neighborhoods in Rancho Vistoso does not include community pools (with the exception of Sun City and Center Pointe), you have options in Oro Valley. In 2012 the Town of Oro Valley began transforming the municipal pool at James D. Kreigh Park into a state of the art aquatic facility, and completed the project in march of 2013. The new facility is one of the best competition level facilities in Southern Arizona with an Olympic sized pool, as well as offering recreational pools, a water slide, and a shaded splash pool with sprays. You can check this page to learn more about the Aquatics Facility and the expansion.

Fitness Facilities

There are a TON of choices of fitness and gyms around Rancho Vistoso and Oro Valley.

ANYTIME FITNESS

11911 North 1st Avenue #101 Oro Valley, AZ
520-219-2869
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24 hour fitness facility, lots of equipment with personal TVs, weights, separate training room, personal trainers, some classes, and a tanning bed.

PLANET FITNESS

10525 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
(520) 544-4200
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(in the Rooney Ranch Center with Target)

A little further and you will find the Northwest Y, Gold’s Gym, L.A. Fitness and many more.

Pilates and Yoga

There are several yoga and Pilates studios close by. While many of the local gyms offer yoga classes, at this time there is not a dedicated yoga studio in Oro Valley, but I bet there will be soon! We have included a couple of great yoga studios just a few miles away. We have also listed several Pilates studios in that are in Oro Valley.

SWAN PILATES

11901 N 1st Ave. Suite 155, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
(520) 297-7070
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BAREFOOT STUDIO - TUCSON’S YOGA STUDIO & SCHOOL

7053 N Oracle Rd Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-2881
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LAVENDER LOTUS TUCSON

15615 N Oracle Rd #115, Catalina, AZ 85739
(520) 447-5278
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Sage Therapeutic Pilates

10130 N Oracle Road, Suites 120 & 130, Tucson AZ 85704
520-276-6166

School Sports

Please visit the Schools and Education Page to learn more about the sports available at area schools.

What kid doesn’t love a bowling or skating birthday party?? Near Oro Valley there are also opportunities for indoor hockey and soccer, both for kids AND adults. Enjoy!

Bowling , Roller Skating, Indoor Hockey and Soccer

TOPGOLF

7980 E. 22nd St, Tucson, AZ. 85710
(520) 298-4409
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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

FIESTA LANES

501 West River Road Tucson, AZ
(520) 887-2695
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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

SKATE COUNTRY

4050 W Costco Dr, Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 284-5047
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- Old School Skating!

TUCSON INDOOR SPORTS

1065 West Grant Road Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 624-1234
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- Youth and Adult Hockey, Youth and Adult Soccer

Sports and Activities In and Around Rancho Vistoso