Arlington · Tarrant County, TX

Sports & Recreation in Arlington

Scout analyzed 109 Arlington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit sports & recreation.

Places analyzed

109

Matches

10

Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

2.6 hr

Best neighborhoods for sports & recreation

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

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Lake Arlington Golf Course

West Arlington

Lake Arlington Golf Course

Spend a few hours playing a round of golf outdoors, suitable for solo play or with a group. Expect to pay around $30-$70 per person for greens fees.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

North Arlington

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

This is a multi-hour outdoor activity involving physical effort in a forest canopy, often costing around $40-60 per person. It is good for a family or group outing that provides adventure and exercise.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$30–$60 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Alley Cats Entertainment

West Arlington

Alley Cats Entertainment

Alley Cats Entertainment is a good option for an active afternoon or evening outing, offering a variety of entertainment like bowling and laser tag, often paired with casual food and drinks. Expect to spend a few hours here and budget around $30-75 per person depending on activities and food choices.

OutdoorsSportsFood
$30–$75 typical2.3 hr visiteasy parking
Choctaw Stadium

East Arlington

Choctaw Stadium

Choctaw Stadium is a large venue primarily for attending sports events like baseball games. Expect to spend a few hours here and budget for tickets, parking, and concessions.

SportsFoodViews
$50–$250 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking
Village Creek Natural Area

West Arlington

Village Creek Natural Area

This natural area is good for a free family outing or solo exploration, offering trails, fishing, and picnic spots. Expect to spend 2-3 hours walking or cycling in good weather.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Meadowbrook Park Golf Course

East Arlington

Meadowbrook Park Golf Course

This golf course is suitable for a 4-hour outdoor activity, pairing well with a casual meal afterwards. Expect to spend $25-75 per person, not including equipment rentals.

OutdoorsSportsRelaxed
$25–$75 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Golf Center of Arlington

North Arlington

Golf Center of Arlington

This is a good spot for a casual active outing with family or friends, offering mini golf or a driving range, potentially followed by a drink. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $10-30 per person.

CocktailsOutdoorsShopping
$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Globe Life Field

East Arlington

Globe Life Field

Globe Life Field is suitable for attending a baseball game or other large events. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $50-200 per person on tickets, food, and drinks.

SportsFoodViews
$50–$200 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

No reservation needed

Walk in tonight.

What Scout found

  • 8 of the 109 analyzed Arlington places fit sports & recreation.
  • 63% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 75% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Adventurous, Playful, Social, Relaxed, Scenic.

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