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Fun Outdoor Games and Sports
There are plenty of fun outdoor games and sports to keep you busy, fit, and having fun while you are in the Islands. Fun activities for kids and adults are limited only by one's imagination. Wondering if there are any disk golf courses here? How about getting a hike in before breakfast? Try out the hiking trails and paths, play a game of golf, drop in at the skate park, play some tennis, try out the racquetball courts, swim some laps, go bowling, or just explore. Whatever you want, you can do it. Let me give you a headstart about how to find the fun outdoor games and activities you are looking for and where to find it.
Geocaching There are several dozen geocaching locations in the San Juan Islands, around the 98250 zip code. Don't know how to Geocache? Never heard of it? Click the photo on the left or any of the links here and you'll get a video explanation/demonstration about it. Really, all you need is transportation and a GPS device. Get your coordinates and hit the trail! Go geocaching!
 San Juan Golf & Country Club.
GolfSan Juan Island has a Golf and Country Club located about 5 miles outside Friday Harbor. It is a 9-hole, links-style course, with a Pro Shop, Bar & Grill, and tennis courts, all open to the public. They rent power carts, hand carts, and clubs.
Disc Golf Here is the entrance sign to San Juan Island's Disc Golf Course, near the Rouleau Road trailhead of Roche Harbor Trails. Come play a few holes!
FishingPossibly the classic fun outdoor game. There are probably countless fishing charter companies around the Islands. Here are just a few good ones to contact if you don't have your own boat and you want to get out and catch some fish.
Skateboarding The San Juan Island Skate Park is at the fairgrounds on Argyle Street, right next to the Family Park. Skateboard, bicycles, and roller blades are welcome.
Hiking and WalkingGet all the info you need on the hiking and walking trails on San Juan Island!
TennisYou can play tennis or golf at the Golf Course Country Club. Call them for reservations and specific information about the courts: (360) 378-2254 Plus, learn about the game at Everything Tennis, a "one-stop" tennis shop.
RacquetballPlay racquetball at the San Juan Island Fitness Center. They also have a swimming pool, weight room, badminton and ping pong. Yeah, this isn't indoors, but it's a great place to go if it's raining.
SwimmingSan Juan Island Fitness also has a swimming pool! Take a dip and swim some laps or just splash around -- there is a Family Swim time every day, as well as lap swim, swimming lessons, and even kayak lessons.
BowlingWell, bowling is indoors, too, but there are times when one simply must bowl. Paradise Lanes are right in Friday Harbor, just next to Jimmy's Paradise Cafe, with great family dining. It's a fun evening for the entire family.
Fun Activities for KidsHere are more fun outdoor games for kids. Sure, an Island visit is never boring, but just in case your kids are looking for something fun to do, try some of these suggestions.
- Walk the trails at the Sculpture Park.
- Visit The Whale Museum.
- Discover the pocket beaches near South Beach.
- Check out the 400-gallon aquarium of local plants and animals at the Port of Friday Harbor passenger terminal.
- Walk the docks in Friday Harbor and see what's growing on the pilings. Maybe you'll see Popeye, the seal!
- Visit The Toy Box, a very fun toy store in Friday Harbor.
- Climb on the play equipment at the Family Park.
- Build a sand castle at Grandmother's Cove.
- Fly a kite at Fourth of July Beach.
- Listen to whale sounds on the hydrophones at Lime Kiln Point State Park.
- Go to a movie at the Palace Theater!
Outdoor Summer ActivitiesYou really aren't limited to the summer, though warm, dry weather can make your day more pleasant. Here is a list of ideas:
- Go hiking.
- Take a walk in the woods.
- Play some Disc golf.
- Go for a stroll along the marina in Roche Harbor or Friday Harbor.
- Shoot some hoops in the Sunken Park.
- Have a picnic on Mount Young.
- Spend a day at the beach.
- Play tennis on the town courts.
- Stroll the grounds at American Camp.
- Play volleyball at Jackson Beach.
- Look for agates and shells at Fourth of July Beach.
- Build a driftwood fort at South Beach.
- Take a bike ride along False Bay Road.
- Go to Lime Kiln Point State Park and watch for Orca whales.
- Got an idea for more fun outdoor games? Send me your idea!
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