 BaseballBaseball has a strong tradition in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands. We have a proud history of hosting spring training for professional baseball teams, as well as numerous youth and collegiate tournaments. As of February 2009, the Tampa Bay Rays, 2008’s American League champions, relocated spring training to the newly renovated Charlotte Sports Park. The Charlotte Stone Crabs, the High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, also make the Sports Park its home turf in April 2009. On days without games, ball players to recharge and explore Charlotte Harbor’s visitor amenities such as outdoor adventures, world-class fishing, 28 miles of beaches and some of the best golf in Southwest Florida. In addition, college teams representing NCAA and Junior Colleges from across the country flock to tournaments in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, including the 2010 2nd Annual Snowbird Baseball Classic. Twenty-one Division III and four Division I colleges match up to play spring ball February 28-March 20, with multiple games daily. "When considering other Florida communities, Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands makes the most sense as a tournament host destination," said Steve Partington, Tournament Director. "The area’s warm winter temperatures, outstanding ball fields, affordable lodging and diverse activity options make Charlotte Harbor an attractive choice." public tennis courtsAnn Dever Memorial Regional Park6791 San Casa Dr 12455 Path Avenue 25555 Sandhill Boulevard 19355 Quesada Boulevard 27420 Voyageur Drive 23400 Harold Avenue 21125 McGuire Avenue 23023 Midway Boulevard 4500 Harbor Boulevard 100 Rotonda Boulevard East 670 Cooper Street 11040 Pinetrail Road 20499 Edgewater Dr 3460 N. Access Road public volley ball courtsEnglewood Beach/Chadwick Park2100 North Beach Road 27420 Voyageur Drive 4500 Harbor Boulevard 670 Cooper Street 3460 N. Access Road baseball fieldsCharlotte Sports Park2300 El Jobean Road 23400 Harold Avenue 1505 Maracaibo Street 1185 ODonnell Boulevard 670 Cooper Street |
