Named “Sportstown” for the state of Colorado.
    - Sports Illustrated magazine,2004

With intense sunshine, mild temperatures, and a semi-arid climate, Aurora brings residents year-round outdoor adventure. In fact, Coloradans can often golf and ski virtually year-round. And in just two hours, families can sample ten world-renowned ski resorts.

The city oversees 6,000 acres of open space and natural landscape for its citizens to enjoy; 1,800 acres of land dedicated to parks including skateboard, inline skating, bike and disc golf parks; tennis and basketball courts; soccer, baseball, football and rugby fields; and traditional playgrounds and picnic areas.

Aurora residents can play at several reservoirs open year-round, tee up at numerous public golf courses and enjoy the many recreation centers and swimming pools. For more information visit the city's recreation page.