Visit Visalia Sports Planning Guide

VISALIA SPORTS GUIDE NELLIE FREEBORN
Sales Director
[email protected]
559-334-0141www.visitvisalia.com

GAME ON!

The mild climate in Visalia allows sport enthusiasts to attend and participate in sporting events
year-round. Pair that with our world-class destinations, attractions, facilities and restaurants, and visitors

have plenty to enjoy before and after the buzzer sounds.

COUNTLESS SPORTS FIND A HOME IN VISALIA

• Cal Ripken World Series – 2011
• California Interscholastic Federation Girls State Wrestling
• Senior Games
• Aloha Spirit Cheer
• Region 1 USA Gymnastics Championship
• End of the Trail Disc Golf Tournament
• 2010 Amgen Tour
• Central Valley Pickleball Tournament

GETTING HERE COULDN’T BE EASIER

Located 45 minutes from Fresno, Visalia is conveniently located in the middle of
California. It can be reached within a three-hour drive from Los Angeles and San
Francisco. For those traveling by air, Fresno Yosemite International Airport is less than
a 45-minute drive to downtown Visalia and receives flights from around the country.

FOOD FIT FOR FOODIES

People who love food, love Visalia. World-class restaurants with fresh local produce
are just steps away from our Convention Center. When it's time for some R&R, Visalia
has charm, convenience and unforgettable experiences.

ACCOMMODATIONS THAT ACTUALLY ACCOMMODATE

Choose from over 1,200 hotel rooms and 140,000 square feet of flexible meeting
space. With world-class brands and independently-owned properties, you’re sure to
find a perfect fit.

CHOOSE FROM A DIVERSE SELECTION OF FACILITIES

1 RIVERWAY SPORTS PARK 1
SPORTS: SOCCER, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, ARCHERY 2
Currently, Visalia’s Riverway Sports Complex o ers ten full size soccer fields, four youth 3
baseball diamond fields. With more than 83-acres, this sports complex is Central California’s 4
finest sports destination for Tournaments, Camps, Clinics and Special Events. The ten full size 5
soccer fields are regulation fields, five fields have lights, each measuring 210 x 330 feet. The 6
youth baseball diamond complex has four lighted fields. The complex o ers a turf 7
amphitheater, multiple open air pavilions, concessions, storage, restroom facilities and ample
parking spaces. The final phase of Riverway Sports Park will open spring 2019 with the
addition of a softball complex. The complex will o er four softball fields, 300' Fence, Musco
field lighting for all four fields, additional concession stands, and restroom facilities.

2 VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER
SPORTS: GYMNASTICS, WRESTLING, CHEER, DANCE, DODGEBALL
The Visalia Convention Center is a full-service event facility conveniently located in the heart
of downtown Visalia. The center features 29,684 square feet of exhibit space outfiitted with
telescopic seating for up to 3,000 spectators comfortably and an additional 84,316 square feet
of flexible meeting space. Twenty-one meeting rooms o er a wide variety of sizes and
configurations. Wireless internet service, full-service catering and complete audio-visual
services are available on-site.

3 RECREATION PARK
SPORTS: BASEBALL
Recreation Field is home to the Visalia Rawhide , the Arizona Diamondbacks’ AAA a liate.
The stadium accommodates up to 2,468 spectators. It o ers full-service catering, multiple
bars, and restaurants within walking distance. Besides its state-of-the-art baseball field, it also
has a Hall of Fame Club, VIP K-Deck and a variety of experiences perfect for watching the
game or holding an event.

4 GIANT CHEVROLET-CADILLAC MINERAL KING BOWL
SPORT: TRACE AND FIELD, SOCCER, FIELD HOCKEY
Mineral King Bowl is one of the best track and field and football stadiums in the state. Mineral
King Bowl has outstanding media accommodations. The facility can host over 7,000
spectators. The field at Mineral King Bowl is natural grass, and the stadium features some of
the best premium seating.

5 VALLEY OAKS GOLF COURSE
SPORTS: GOLF
Valley Oaks Golf Course is conveniently located in the City of Visalia's Plaza Park. With three
classic 9 hole layouts that can be played in di erent 18 hole rotations, Valley Oaks Golf Course
provides great golf at a great price. No stranger to hosting tournaments and catering to
groups, the sta members specialize in running turn-key events. Set amongst age-old native
oak, eucalyptus, and tall pine trees, the three nines meander through a gorgeous setting and
provide a great test of golf for players of all abilities.

6 PLAZA PARK RECREATION SITE
SPORTS: PICKLEBALL, TENNIS, SOFTBALL, RACE TRACK
The Plaza Park pickleball complex is an outdoor facility with eight Pickleball courts and lights
for night play. Facility includes restrooms, shade structures, parking, benches and picnic
tables. A plethora of events are penciled in for this site, including the Central Valley Pickleball
Tournament in October.

7 MOONEY GROVE PARK
SPORTS: DISC GOLF
Visalia has one of the most comprehensive community disc golf organizations in the state. The
favorable year-round weather has turned this sport into a consistent draw for local and visiting
patrons alike. The course has eighteen holes, two courses measuring 4150’ – 6160’. Many
oaks add challenge to the longer pin locations. This 20 acre park has BBQ areas, playgrounds,
a museum and restroom facilities with multiple pin locations on all holes and alternate pads on
3 holes. Mooney Grove Park and The Perry Championship Disc Golf Course serve as host to
the annual End of the Trail Class disc golf tournament.

NELLIE FREEBORN
Sales Director
[email protected] | 559-334-0141
www.visitvisalia.com