Sports and Outdoor Activities
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Sports and Outdoor Activities

Experience the Wonder

Build your own itinerary and pack in as much challenge as you want. From fly fishing to river rafting, and from leisurely creek trails to competition mountain bike trails, there’s something for everyone in the family!

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Sports and Outdoor Activities
Sports and Outdoor Activities

If you like to be active, Modesto will keep you busy! With several reservoirs, lakes and rivers in the area you can raft, jet-ski, kayak, fish, or sun bathe. We also have over 70 public parks to take the family to, with playgrounds, splash parks, pools, and pickleball courts. Is watching sports more your thing? Check out the Modesto Nuts, our local Single-A baseball team, who won the 2023 California League Championship! We have something for every level of outdoors enthusiast, not to mention we are less than 90 miles away from Yosemite National Park, making Modesto your perfect basecamp!

Yosemite National Park

An icon of America’s majestic natural beauty, California’s Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year—drawn to its dramatic waterfalls, giant sequoias, abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring cliffs. Whether you’re looking for the adventure vacation of a lifetime, want to immerse yourself in the stillness of nature — or simply hike, backpack or ski in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Yosemite is a can’t-miss stop. Stay in Modesto and experience our amazing restaurants and theaters after your long day of exploring – our very own Camp 4 Wine Cafe has extra special ties to Yosemite and the climbing community.

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Photo provided by Levi Aaronson Photography

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Photo provided by Levi Aaronson Photography

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Photo provided by Levi Aaronson Photography

Are you specifically coming to see the iconic Yosemite Firefall this February? Find everything you need to know to plan for your stay on this blog, or visit the official National Parks page on the extraordinary phenomenon.

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The Modesto Marathon

Our very own Modesto Marathon is a Boston and NY qualifier! There are different levels on race day for all levels of runners – from a full marathon to a 5k, and everything in between, you can take a look at the courses HERE. The Modesto Marathon is run by Shadowchase Running Club, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting running and fitness related activities in the greater Modesto area, and the proceeds from the marathon benefits Teens Run Modesto.

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Local Parks, Rivers, and Hiking

Whether you want a place to play for the kiddos, basketball or pickleball courts, or some fun in the water on a hot day, Modesto has it all! In November, you can witness a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle when the Chinook salmon spawn hits the Stanislaus River. If you prefer to use your time in the water to do some fishing, you’ll find a variety of fish species in our rivers, just check out the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure you follow all regulations (and to see a map of what fish you can find where). Get outdoors and have some fun!

Modesto was named one of the top fishing destinations for Veterans Day weekend in FishingBooker – check out the article HERE! And make sure you check out the Knights Ferry Salmon Festival on November 11th!

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Baseball, Soccer, and More!

Baseball, soccer, and softball fields abound in Modesto! Whether you’re looking to play a friendly game at a local park, catching a soccer game at Mary Grogan Park, or planning a trip for a tournament at Rainbow Fields or Bel Passi Baseball, there’s plenty to keep you active and busy while having fun. Are you more of a sports spectator as opposed to participating in the games? Check out our Single-A baseball team The Modesto Nuts at John Thurman Field. Are you more of a golf fan? Check out either Creekside Golf Course or Dryden Park Golf Course in Modesto and enjoy a day on the green. If Yellowstone has piqued your cowboy interest, don’t miss out on the annual Oakdale Rodeo in the “Cowboy Capital of the World”. We have something for all types of sports fans, and we can’t wait for you to experience Modesto and all we have to offer!

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