DRIVING DIRECTIONS - 2013
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The following directions may be taken from Mapquest or AAA travel.
They may not reflect the shortest route or take construction into account.
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AEROBIC FITNESS: Oakwood Clubhouse Ballroom – 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Take tie I-10 toward Tucson until you get to Exit 167. Turn east onto Riggs Rd. and take it to S.E. J. Robson Blvd. Turn north on J Robson Blvd and proceed to Oakwood Blvd. Turn south to the Oakwood Clubhouse. Phone:480-895-7275
ALPINE SKIING: SNOW BOWL SKI RESORT – Flagstaff. Take I-17 North to Flagstaff. As you drive through town, look for signs that say Snow Bowl or Hwy 180. The Snow Bowl turnoff is located 7 miles past Flagstaff and another 7 miles to the lodge. No phone available.
ARCHERY: PAPAGO PARK ARCHERY RANGE – From the intersection of McDowell Rd & 64th St., go North 1/2 mile to Oak St. and turn left. Go west 1/4 mile, turn left at the end of the armory. Turn west to the Archery Range. No phone.
BADMINTON: UDALL REGIONAL CENTER – 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Take the I-10 south toward Tucson and proceed to Exit 256. At 256 take ramp right onto N Freeway Rd. towards Grant Rd. Bear Left (East) onto Grant Rd. Stay on Grant Rd. (road name
changes) until you get to E. Tanque Verde Rd. Phone (520) 791-4931.
BASKETBALL: RIO VISTA PARK RECREATION CENTER – 8866 W. Thunderbird Road in Peoria. From I-17, go north to Loop 101. Take Loop 101 West to Thunderbird Rd. Exit. Go west on Thunderbird Rd. and turn right at the first traffic light west of the Freeway (Rio Vista Parkway). Continue into the park on Rio Vista Parkway until you come to the Center. The office phone number is (623) 773-8605.
BOCCE: SUN DIAL RECREATION CENTER - 14801 N. 103RD Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 From I - 17 take the Indian School Road exit and turn west and drive 2.8 miles. Merge onto W Grand Ave. / US-60 W. and go 10.9 miles. Turn right onto N 99TH Ave. and drive 1.4 miles. Turn left onto N Boswell Blvd., then right onto N 103RD Ave. The center is on the right. Phone is : 623-876-3048
BOWLING: Brunswick Zone – 1754 W. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202. Take the I-10 East to the 202 Loop. Get into the right hand lane and take the 101 South. Drive south on the 101 and get off on Southern, turn east and proceed to 1754 West. Phone is: 480-834-0588.
CYCLING: 40th STREET & PECOS ROAD PARK AND RIDE FACILITY – Take I-10 to Pecos Road Exit. Head west on Pecos Road to 40th Street and turn right (north). Park in the north or east end of the Park & Ride Lot on the NW corner of 40th Street and Pecos. No phone at this facility.
GOLF: Aguila Golf Course - 8440 S 35th Ave, Laveen, AZ 85339. Take the I-10 freeway to Exit 141 for 35th Ave. Turn left onto N. 35th Ave and go south. Drive south to Baseline and turn west. Turn right onto Cesar Chavez Park Rd then turn left to stay on Casar Chavez Park Rd. Destination will be on left. Phone: 602-534-6116
HANDBALL: A.S.U. STUDENT RECREATION CENTER – From I-60, take Rural Rd. exit North to Apache Blvd and turn left. From the 202, take Scottsdale Rd. South to Apache Blvd. and turn right. The Student Recreation Center is located on Apache Blvd. & McAllister. Park in the garage to the West. Phone: 480-965-8918
PICKLEBALL: MARINETTE RECREATION CENTER – 9860 W. Union Hills Drive, Sun City, AZ 85373 Take the I -17 to the Northern Ave Exit. Turn west on Northern. Merge onto Grand Ave. / US-60 W. Turn right onto N 99TH Ave. Turn right onto W.Union Hills Dr. and the center is on the left. Phone: 623-876-3054.
POWERLIFTING: TEMPE FAMILY YMCA – 7070 S. Rural Rd. Tempe. From US-60, take Rural Road Exit and go South past Guadalupe. The YMCA is located on the West side of the street, just past the canal. The phone number is (480) 730-0240
RACE WALK: COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL – 9126 W. Camelback Rd. Take the I -10 west to the 101 loop and head north to the Camelback Rd. exit. Turn right on Camelback Rd. and proceed to 91st Ave. From the north valley take the 101 loop west and south to the Camelback Rd. exit. Turn left off the 101 and go to 91st Ave. Phone: 623-478-4800
RACQUETBALL: ASU STUDENT RECREATION CENTER – From I-60, take Rural Rd. exit north to Apache Blvd and turn left. From the 202, take the Scottsdale Rd. exit and head south to Apache Blvd. Turn right. The Student Recreation Center is located on Apache Blvd. & McAllister. Park in the garage to the West. Phone: 480-965-8918.
ROAD RACES: GENERATION: Take I-10 to Pecos Road Exit. Head west on Pecos Road to 40th Street and turn right (north). Park in the north or east end of the Park & Ride Lot on the N W corner of 40th Street and Pecos. No phone at this facility.
SHOOTING - PISTOL AND RIFLE: PHOENIX ROD AND GUN CLUB – 915 W. Olney Street. From the I -17, take 7th Ave south to Baseline (about 3 1/2 miles). Turn right and go west on Baseline about 100 feet until you reach the offset of 7thAve. Turn left at the offset and go South for about 1 1/2 miles to Olney Ave. Turn right and continue west until you come to the gate which is on your left. From I-10, take Baseline Rd. exit and drive west to 7th Ave. Go left (South) at the offset on 7th Ave and drive south to Olney Ave. Turn west and proceed to the gate which will be on your left. The phone number is (602) 276-0510.
SHOOTING - TRAP, SKEET AND SPORTING CLAY: BEN AVERY SHOOTING RANGE – Take I-17 and get off on Exit 223 (Carefree Highway). Go west to the signal where the Game and Fish Building is on the north side of the road. Turn north and proceed into the range following the signs for Trap and Skeet shooting. The phone number is 623-582-8313.
SHUFFLEBOARD: SUNLAND VILLAGE – 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206 (Main entrance on Diamond Ave, just east of Greenfield). Take the US-60 E. toward Mesa-Globe., Take the Greenfield Rd EXIT #185. Turn left onto S Greenfield Rd. driving north. Turn right (east) onto E Diamond Ave. Turn left onto S. Parkcrest then turn right onto E Dolphin Ave., 4601 E DOLPHIN AVE is on the right. Phone: 480-832-9003
SOFTBALL: RIO VISTA PARK SOFTBALL COMPLEX – 8866 W. Thunderbird Road in Peoria. From I-17, go north to Loop 101 and proceed north to Thunderbird Rd. Exit and go west on Thunderbird Rd. Turn right at the first traffic light west of the Freeway (Rio Vista Parkway). This is the entrance to the park. Wind through the park until you see the large Recreation Center. The Softball Complex is across from the Center. The office phone number is 623-773-8605.
SWIMMING: MESQUITE GROVES AQUATIC CENTER - 5901 S Hillcrest Dr, Chandler, AZ 85249 Take the I - 10 to Riggs Rd. Turn east on Riggs Rd and proceed past Lindsey to Hillcrest Dr. (signal). Turn left and the center will be on your right. 480-782-2635.
SWIMMING RELAYS: BELL RECREATION CENTER - 16820 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 From the I – 17 or the 101 Loop, take the Bell Road exit and go west. Continue until you come to 99th Ave and turn south. The center is on the right. Phone is 623-876-3040
TABLE TENNIS: A.R.C.H. – 1550 W. Colter Street, Phoenix. Take I-17 to the Camelback Road Exit. Go East to 15th Ave. Go North to Colter St. and turn west on Colter, the A.R.C.H. facility is on the North side of the road. From SR 51, go to the Camelback Rd. exit. Turn west on Camelback and proceed to 15th Ave. Turn north and then west on Colter. Parking is in lot west of the facility. The phone number at the facility is 602-230-2226.
TAI CHI: NORTH PHOENIX BAPTIST CHURCH – 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. From the 202, take the I-10 West to State Route 51. Exit at Bethany Home Road and drive west to Central Ave. The gymnasium is in the far southeast corner of the Church facility. From I -17, Exit at Bethany Home Road and drive east to Central Ave. The church is on the Southwest corner of Central Ave. & Bethany Home Road. The closest parking for the event is in the far southwest corner of the church facility. The phone number is 602-707-5757.
TENNIS: PASEO RACQUET CENTER - 6268 West Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306. The Paseo Racquet Center can be reached from I – 17 or the 101 by exiting on Thunderbird and driving west (from the east) or driving east (from the west). The Center is on the north side of Thunderbird Road. Phone: 623-979-1234 .
TRACK AND FIELD: SAGUARO HIGH SCHOOL - 6250 N. 82nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. Take I-17 or SR 51 east, exiting on Glendale Ave. Turn east on Glendale and proceed east (Glendale turns into E.Lincoln Way). Turn south on Scottsdale Rd and get in the left lane. Turn east on McDonald Dr and proceed to 82nd St. Turn north and rive on 82nd ST. until to see the High School. The track in on the west side of the school. Phone: 480-484-7200
TRIATHLON: CITY OF SURPRISE SUNRISE POOL – 21312 N. 86th Dr., Peoria, AZ 85382. Take AZ-101 to EXIT 16 (Beardsley Rd/Union Hills Dr.) Stay straight to go onto Agua Fria Fwy. Turn slight right onto W Beardsley Rd. Pass through 1 roundabout. Turn right onto W Lake Pleasant Pky.W. ( Lake Pleasant Pky is just past N 82nd Ave. so If you reach N 83rd Ln. you've gone a little too far) Turn right onto N 87th Ave. Take the 2nd right onto W Deanna Dr. (If you reach W Quail Ave you've gone a little too far). Turn left onto N 86th Dr. 21312 N 86TH DR is on the left. (If you reach W Adam Ave you've gone a little too far).
VOLLEYBALL: A.S.U. STUDENT RECREATION CENTER – From I-60, take Rural Rd. exit North to Apache Blvd and turn left. From the 202, take Scottsdale Rd. South to Apache Blvd. and turn right. The Student Recreation Center is located on Apache Blvd. & McAllister. Park in the garage to the West. Phone: 480-965-8918