harlingen cvb sports facilities guide
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Harlingen CVB Sports Facilities Guide We know you take pride in planning great events for the athletes that practice hard to be the best they can be. Harlingen is a community that welcomes and enjoys hosting sports tournaments. We’ll assist you in selecting the right venue, the attractions that will appeal to your group and the accommodations that meet your needs. We look forward to working with you to ensure your event is a success.TRANSCRIPT
F a c i l i t y G u i d eVisitHarlingenTexas.com . 800-531-7346 . Convention & Visitors Bureau
In the Center of it all.
Hello & Welcome to Harlingen, Texas
Thank you for considering Harlingen, Texasto host your next sporting event. We know you take pride in planning great events for the athletes that
practice hard to be the best they can be. Harlingen is a community that
welcomes and enjoys hosting sports tournaments. We’ll assist you in
selecting the right venue, the attractions that will appeal to your group
and the accommodations that meet your needs. We look forward to
working with you to ensure your event is a success.
Hope DavóExecutive Director
Before Your EventSite Visits•
Accommodations•
Media Coverage•
During Your EventRegistration support•
Coupons•
Local vendor assistance•
After Your EventPost-event survey•
Hotel follow-up•
Economic impact report•
Sonny MartinezMarketing Director
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Courtney JunkinEvents Coordinator
Hope DavóExecutive Director
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Get Here
Valley International Airport (HRL) is the largest airport in South Texas
and serves nearly a million travelers each year aboard Southwest
Airlines, United Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. VIA has all the
major car rental companies on-site as well as front-curb taxis ready to
take you to your destination.
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Brownsville . . . . . . . . . . 23
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
El Paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772
Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Matamoros, MX . . . . . . . . 30
McAllen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reynosa, MX . . . . . . . . . . 79
San Antonio . . . . . . . . . 252
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tom Wilson Sports Complex 3139 Wilson Rd.
The Tom Wilson Sports Complex is located on
Harlingen’s west side. Its 41.35 acres are primarily
laid out to accommodate athletic competition
in leagues and tournaments. This complex was
created in 1991.
Facility amenities include:4lightedsoftballfields•
8youthbaseballfields(4lighted)•
2soccerfields•
2athleticfields•
2 basketball courts•
Fishing pond and pier•
Playground•
1 mile of jogging/walking trail•
Covered picnic area, park pavilion• with barbecue pits
Restroom facilities •
Baseball / Softball Fields
pendleton park1427 Morgan Blvd
Named for Miller V. Pendleton, who was the mayor
of Harlingen during the Great War in 1914, this
48 acre park has evolved to suit the needs of the
community. This park has recently undergone a
multi-million dollar renovation.
Facility amenities include:7 Little League Baseball Fields•
2 Softball Fields•
Concessions•
Covered picnic area, park pavilion• with barbecue pits
.5 mile walking/jogging nature trail•
Veterans Memorial•
Public Pool (seasonal)•
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Victor parkUS Hwy 77/83 and M Street
The 42 acre park is named after the John J. Victor
estate which donated the land to the city in 1963.
Facility amenities include:5lightedbaseball/softballfields•
6 lighted tennis courts•
12 Soccer Fields•
Playground•
Covered picnic area, park pavilion• with barbecue pits
Restroom facilities •
Public Pool (seasonal)•
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Harlingen Soccer Complex 4515 E. Harrison
The Harlingen Soccer Complex sits on 60 acres located
off of Harrison Street. The Complex was designed to
accommodate exhibition games, tournaments, league
games, special events, as well as camps and clinics.
The Complex plays host to national, state, and local
associations involving participants of all ages.
Facility amenities include:10 Regulation Size Fields – 6 lit•
2 lit Championship Fields•
Concessions•
650 Parking Spaces•
Covered Pavilions•
Restroom facilities•
1.2 mile walking trail•
Soccer FieldsOutdoor sports thrive in Harlingen. There aren’t many places in the United States that can deliver on the
promise of outdoor sports 12 months a year like Harlingen can.
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Victor ParkUS Hwy 77/83 and M Street
The 42 acre park is named after the John J. Victor estate
which donated the land to the city in 1963.
Facility amenities include:12 Soccer Fields•
5lightedbaseball/softballfields•
6 lighted tennis courts•
Playground•
Covered picnic area, park pavilion• with barbecue pits
Restroom facilities •
Public Pool (seasonal)•
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Golf CoursesHarlingen’s sub-tropical weather allows for our golf courses to be open year round. Multiple tees create a fun and challenging experience for golfers of all levels.
Harlingen Country Club: Each year the Harlingen Country Club looks forward to hosting the South Texas Junior Golf Classic featuring top junior players from throughout Texas as well as the Life Begins at Forty Tournament, a match play event for players from around the country.
Practice facilities – driving• range, chipping and putting greens
18 hole golf course•
Par 72•
6541 yards from th• e championship tees
71.6 rating•
128 slope•
Fairways are common• Bermuda and the greens are Champion Bermuda
Golf Pro Shop•
Tony Butler Municipal Course: Harlingen’s long-time favorite course, named after local golf pro legend Tony Butler, dates back to 1929 when John Bredemus built it. Bredemus built a tough one, featuring three tough opening holes.
PGA Facility•
2 golf courses•
9 hole golf • course - par 35- 2,600 yards
18 hole golf • course- par 71- 6,400 yards
69.1 rating•
113 slope•
Driving range•
Indoor Practice Facility•
Golf Pro Shop•
Softspike Facility•
Treasure Hills Country Club:PGA Facility•
18 hole golf course•
Par 72•
6,960 yards•
73.5 rating•
124 slope•
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Tennis Courts
H.e.B. tennis Center at pendleton park 1613 Morgan Blvd
This top-notch facility is designed for tennis
enthusiasts and tournament play. With a total of 18
hard surface tennis courts, H.E.B Tennis Center is
the ideal place to host your next tennis match.
Facility amenities include:
18 Lighted Tennis Courts•
Pro shop•
Covered picnic area, park pavilion• with barbecue pits
Restroom facilities•
Things to do
South padre island: Located just minutes away from Harlingen, South
Padre Island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and
the Laguna Madre Bay. Beautiful beaches, warm Gulf
waters,fishing,boating,birding,shopping,anda
diversity of year-round activities await every visitor.
35 Minutes Away
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Rio Grande Valley premium OutletsWith140outletstores,youcanfindimpressive
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Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Guess, Lacoste, Nike, Polo
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15 Minutes Away
Harlingen’s area attractions range from nature hot spots and museums to family activities and premium shopping
destinations. Harlingen’s newest attraction is Bass Pro Shops®, a popular tourist destination that’s part outdoor
gear, part museum, art gallery, antique store, aquarium, and entertainment center. The hardest decision to make
whenplanningatriptoHarlingenisdeterminingwhatthingstoseeanddofirst.Harlingenmakesiteasytofind
the perfect activities based on your interests.
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the Gladys porter Zoo The award winning Gladys Porter Zoo is located 20
minutes down the road in Brownsville and is the perfect
destination for family fun. The zoo sits on 26
acres and hosts more than 1,600 exotic
and native animals in beautiful natural
habitats. The zoo is known for its
success in breeding endangered species of
wildlife.
20 Minutes Away
Schlitterbahn South padre island Beach This 15-acre water park on the Gulf Coast has 11 exciting attractions
and 13 water slides in a natural, beachfront environment. With its
5 story Sand Castle water playground, the nation’s largest body
boardingride,awavepool,fivebeachesandavarietyofride
experiences, it is no wonder Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on
South Padre Island was ranked the #1 kid-friendly attraction by
Texas Family Magazine. Schlitterbahn Beach is proud of its family
amenities that include free parking and free inner tubes. Additionally,
guests are welcome to bring a family picnic basket to enjoy into the
waterpark.
35 Minutes Away
© 2012 Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau . The offical destination resource for Harlingen, Texas.
In the Center of it allIt is no wonder Harlingen is
South Texas’ best playground for a memorable sporting event
experience. Contact us today.
Harlingen Convention & Visitors Bureau311 E. Tyler St.
Harlingen, TX 78550
800.531.7346 . vis i tharl ingentexas.com