Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

Get outside in Duluth! Find hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, and more in one of the Midwest’s top outdoor destinations.

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

Bowling shoes and colorful bowling balls at a bowling alley in duluth, mn

Bowling

For a recreational break or a competitive league event, Duluth’s bowling centers offer modern lanes and a fun atmosphere: Incline Station, Skyline Lanes

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MARS Lakeview Arena

A privately owned and operated ice skating arena in east Duluth, MARS Lakeview Arena is another excellent option for ice sports.

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James S. Malosky Stadium

Also located on the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Campus, the James S. Malosky Stadium is the proud home to the UMD Bulldogs Football Team and also hosts the College of St. Scholastica Football Team. This modern stadium offers excellent playing conditions and spectator amenities, as does Duluth East High School.

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Bulldog Park

Located next to the James S. Malosky Stadium on the eastern edge of the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) campus, Bulldog Park is the proud home of the UMD Bulldog baseball team. Constructed in 1988, it boasts one of the top natural grass playing surfaces in the area, utilized by various local high school and youth teams.

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Duluth Indoor Sports Center (DISC)

Located at 4403 Rick Lake Rd, the Duluth Indoor Sports Center (DISC) is a comprehensive indoor facility featuring volleyball, pickleball, and tennis courts, as well as a complete fitness center.

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Wheeler athletic fieldhouse, part of the wheeler athletic comlex in duluth, mn

Wheeler Athletic Complex

Wheeler Athletic Complex was previously known as Wheeler Field and Oneota Park when it was the home to circus grounds and a horse racing track. It sits on land donated by Duluth pioneer Henry Wheeler, who walked to Duluth from St. Paul in 1856. Tucked against the beautiful backdrop of the West Duluth skyline, the Wheeler Athletic Complex contains a range of courts including basketball, tennis, dedicated pickleball courts, and an outdoor skating rink in the winter. It’s a fantastic multi-sport complex for local and regional play, complete with picnic tables and public restrooms.

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