Recreation & Sports

Fast lane. Bike lane. Pedestrian lane. It doesn't matter which mode your business - or your life - is in, we're perfectly paced for you. And when you need a break from your pace, check out the three fast-paced sports teams, trail systems, parks and other outdoor recreation opportunities that abound in the city.

Manchester's Professional Sports Teams

The AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, the Manchester Monarchs swarm the ice at the Verizon Wireless Arena for 8 months each year, playing in front of sold-out crowds and keeping die-hard fans hooked.

The Manchester Wolves, our own arenafootball2 team, take over the Verizon Wireless Arena in April each year for their spring- and summer-long season. Fans can keep the footballs that fly into the stands while they enjoy the action on the field.

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats call MerchantsAuto.com Stadium home, Manchester's own riverfront baseball stadium. The Double-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, our Fisher Cats offer afternoons and evenings of summer baseball at family-friendly prices.

Inspired to dust off your equipment after watching the pros? Interested in hiking or biking a few minutes from home? It's all right here.

Manchester has a beautiful parks system throughout the city, while Lake Massabesic, which is set in the heart of the city, offers boating, picnicking and hiking and biking trails. In the winter, McIntyre Ski Area offers skiers and snowboarders snow-lined trails, while ice skating rinks are set on both the east and west side of the city. Visit the nearby town of Bedford for cross country skiing. Derryfield Country Club offers 18 holes of golf on expansive greens set right in the city and Gill Stadium hosts football and baseball teams.

Manchester's location allows easy access to ski resorts, NASCAR races, beaches, state parks, camping, mountains and dozens of other attractions. Click here to discover what's within our city's reach and here to visit our Parks and Recreation Department and activities.