Sports
Watch your favorite match-ups, or compete yourself, in state-of-the-art facilities for skating, baseball, racquet sports, lacrosse, soccer, and more.
Ashland Sporting Association
Marathon Park, Pleasant Street, Ashland 01721
Offering two half-marathons, March and October, that begin at the original starting line of the Boston Marathon and cover half its route.
Boston Athletic Association
One Ash Street, Hopkinton 01748
508-435-6905
Established in 1887, the BAA hosts the Boston Marathon, Half Marathon, and Mayor’s Cup. Its Hopkinton office at “The Starting Line” manages registration.
Bowditch Field Athletic & Cultural Complex
475 Union Avenue, Framingham 01702
Walking/running track and tennis courts available for public use.
Dover Squash and Fitness
721 Worcester Road, Natick 01760
508-545-2442
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Field House
31 Union Avenue, Sudbury 01776
978-440-9944
Fore Kicks Golf Course & Sports Complex
219 Forest Street, Marlborough 01752
508-624-4453
New England’s newest and largest sports complex featuring 7 indoor fields, lighted par-33 golf course, and outdoor championship lighted turf sport fields. Also locations in Norfolk and Taunton.
Landry's Bicycles
790 Worcester Street, Natick 01760
508-655-1990
276 Turnpike Road, Westborough 01581
508-836-3878
Marlborough Youth Baseball Association
Williams Street, Marlborough 01752
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Metro West Sports Center
15,000 square foot facility offering:
- 5 Dedicated Batting Tunnels (13' x 72')
- 2 Utility Fields 20' x 60')
- 5,000 sq ft Turf Field
- Function Room (Parties, Team Meetings, Training Room)
- 2,000 Square Foot GYM
- Parent Lounge
MetroWest Colonials Semi-Pro Football Club
New England Football League
MetroWest YMCA
280 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham 01701
508-879-4420
For over 50 years, the MetroWest YMCA, with branches in Framingham and Hopkinton, has helped members improve their health and well-being while building a stronger sense of community.
New England Baseball Complex
Route 20, Northborough 01532
617-531-4662
New England’s premiere outdoor baseball facility opens Summer 2014, with three lighted fields, also suitable for softball, soccer, and lacrosse.
New England Sports Center
121 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Marlborough 01752
508-229-2700
NESC is the premiere indoor ice facility in the United States, with seven full-size rinks, pro shop, restaurant, snack bar, fitness center, and more. Site of regional and national hockey and figure skating training and tournaments.
Prime Time Lacrosse
5 Michigan Drive, Natick 01760
888-PTLAX-44
At all our camps, clinics, leagues, tournaments and learn-to-play programs, you see a staff that is always engaged with the participants, holding themselves and the players to the highest level of sportsmanship and integrity on and off the field.
Teamworks
185 Otis Street, Northborough 01532
508-351-9800
Wayside Racquet & Swim Club
80 Broadmeadow Street, Marlborough 01532
508-481-1797
Yawkey Sports Training Center
512 Forest Street, Marlborough 01752
508-485-0986
As headquarters of Special Olympics Massachusetts, the center offers year-round training areas, a gymnasium, health-related programming, and Hall of Fame for athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.
Recreation - Fall Walking Trail
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Recreation - BAA Start
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Recreation - Bowditch
Sports Resources:
Visit the Massachusetts Sports Marketing Office online to learn about what is happening in the world of sports in Massachusetts. Follow on Twitter @MASportsOffice
Community Spotlight - Hudson
Overview
Sitting on the bank of the Assabet River, on the western edge of Middlesex County, Hudson has come to embody the quintessential “new New England town.” While maintaining its charming, traditional essence, the town’s revamped downtown area has injected an air of trendiness and excitement to go along with its serene natural beauty.
History
Previously a village of Marlborough, Hudson was incorporated as its own town in 1866. Taking full advantage of its location along the Assabet River, the town quickly became a thriving factory town and home to 17 different shoe factories, even becoming known as “Shoe Town.” The availability of work opportunities made it an ideal place for immigrants to come to work and raise a family, and the land was settled by newcomers of predominantly Irish and Portuguese descent.
Local Offerings
With an influx of younger residents, Hudson has become a trendier, contemporary town, and its culinary offerings reflect this demographic shift. For those who enjoy a local craft brew, there’s Medusa Brewing Company and Ground Effect Brewing Company, which pair perfectly with a variety of artisanal cheeses from downtown’s Mullahy’s cheese shop. For the even younger crowd, Hudson offers many ways to pass the time, including Cellucci Skate and Splash Park and Roller Kingdom. For those looking to liven up their personal style or home décor, Hudson’s downtown is home to several clothing and home goods boutiques with offerings from both local and international artisans. Although these local shops and boutiques add to the charm of Hudson, it is still home to many of the big-box stores that simply make life a little more convenient.
