Sports & Activities

In recent years, Taichung has seen an explosion in the number of sporting and recreational activities, facilities and organizations for the international and local communities.  Locally, the city boasts a wide variety of excellent facilities, including sports stadiums, baseball fields, golf courses, swimming pools, public basketball courts and soccer fields, rock-climbing walls, bicycling paths, hiking trails and public parks.  All these are located in Taichung proper, or within easy driving distance, with the city's proximity to both mountains and the coast offering a multitude of activities.

Within Taichung's international community, there are a number of specialized clubs and organizations that meet regularly for athletic competitions and recreational activities.  All of these are open to interested participants from all backgrounds and nationalities.  Among the more popular groups are the Hash House Harriers running club, Taichung Compass United Football Club, Teletubbies Football Club, Taichung International Golf Society, and Taichung Rugby Club.