Looking to get your sports fix indoors this winter? Here are some options in Sacramento
Wet weather returning to the Sacramento region this winter means those looking to stay active are more likely to do so indoors than when the area saw more dry conditions throughout the last decade.
Fortunately for locals, there are plenty of climate controlled options for adults and children looking to take sports seriously or simply get out of the house to get a sweat in.
Let’s take a look at some indoor options for adults and kids to get their exercise fix this winter and beyond, not including your typical exercise gyms.
Andy Morin Sports Complex
The Andy Morin Sports Complex in Folsom offers an array of indoor sports available for drop in, including soccer, table tennis, pickleball, volleyball, basketball and the use of batting cages (though users are asked to bring their own helmets and bats). There’s also an indoor pitcher’s mound available for prospective hurlers.
Just off E. Bidwell St. in Folsom, the giant warehouse-sized building houses an indoor soccer field with boards similar to a hockey rink, along with two full sized basketball courts. It also has seven pickleball courts available.
Derik Perez, who manages the public facility and is a recreation supervisor for the city of Folsom, said things often pick up in the winter when the weather turns cold and wet.
“Just having the flexibility knowing that if it’s raining outside they can come in and practice baseball or softball in our batting cages or pitching tunnel, or shoot around with their kids if they wanted to,” Perez said. “For drop in play, we’re open seven days a week usually which is really nice. It’s flexible. (We’re open) late in the night when we run leagues and rentals too.”
No membership fees are required, just drop-in fees for daily use. Most of the sports are $5 for two hours, per person, while the batting cages require tokens which cost $2.50 for 20 balls, while prepaid cards and longer cage rentals are also available.
Address: 66 Clarksville Rd, Folsom, CA 95630.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Phone: (916) 461-6650.
XOSO Sport and Social League
XOSO is like intramural co-ed sports for adults, including basketball, kickball, bocce ball, bowling, cornhole, flag football, soccer softball, ultimate Frisbee and volleyball, including options that can be played indoors this winter. XOSO has roughly 20,000 people sign up in Sacramento each year, operating some 180 leagues, and is expanding operations into Rocklin.
“Our goal is to create community through sports and help people make friends and network while getting out and exercising,” XOSO founder Nick Berruezo said.
XOSO’s website asks, “Who says adults can have recess?” and works to add a social element to its sports leagues with team events at local breweries and watering holes. It also differentiates teams and leagues by skill level.
Cost is dependent on the sport. People can sign up as an individual or start their own teams. Or, smaller groups of friends can registered together and be grouped on the same team. Berruezo said XOSO is particularly good for people who are new to town and looking to make friends.
Indoor sports offered this winter include volleyball and bowling. Soccer, kick ball, ultimate Frisbee and flag football are among their offerings in the spring.
Website: xososports.com
Phone: (916) 426-9676.
Urban Air Trampoline Park
Trampolines, a ropes course, a tube playground, climbing walls, a tumble track and bumper cars are among the many attractions available at the Urban Air Trampoline Park which is aimed toward children.
You could even try playing a new version of dodge ball on their signature trampolines. There’s also a chance to slam dunk like your favorite NBA players (with the help of trampolines, of course) for those of us who have a harder time getting off the ground.
Urban Air is in Arden Arcade just opposite the Arden Fair Mall. Tickets typically range from $24.99 to $31.99, and monthly memberships are available.
Address: 1700 Arden Wy, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 4 p.m.-8p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Website: urbanair.com/california-sacramento/
Hardwood Palace
Hoopers looking for some pick up ball can find it in Rocklin at the Hardwood Palace, where leagues, camps and tournaments are hosted year round, both casual and serious players of all ages.
Address: 1091 Tinker Rd., Rocklin, CA 95765.
Hours: Mon-Fri: 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat-Sun: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Website: hardwoodpalace.com
Le Five
With locations in West Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, Le Five indoor soccer facilities specializing in a five-on-five brand of football that’s played on smaller fields, allowing for more enjoyment that requires a little less endurance than a typical 120-yard pitch. There are adult pickup games for players of all levels Monday through Friday, and youth pickup games every Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There are also leagues for adults and youth along with various training camps.
Rancho Cordova:
Address: 1115 Folsom Blvd. Unit 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Hours: Mon-Fri: 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: (916) 603-8043
West Sacramento:
Address: 3940 Seaport Blvd. Suits #200, West Sacramento, CA 95691.
Hours: Mon-Tues: 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Wed: 3 p.m.-12 a.m., Thurs: 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Fri: 3 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Phone: (916) 248-5557.
Indoor sky diving
The Bee featured iFly Indoor Sky Diving in Roseville earlier last year, which simulates the feeling of free fall with a vertical wind tunnel that can replicate terminal velocity speeds of 120 miles an hour. Of course, it’s far safer than actual sky diving, and offers options for most ages without having to jump out of an airplane and requiring a parachute.
Address: 118 Harding Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678.
Hours: Mon-Tues: 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Wed-Fri: 12 p.m.-7 p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: (916) 836-4359.
Website: iflyworld.com
