Goodyear is a vibrant city drenched in more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Surrounded by sun-baked desert landscapes, the city is a hub for outdoor leisure and recreation. Watch Major League teams hit home runs at Goodyear Ballpark, explore the rugged Estrella Mountains and enjoy sun-drenched lake days.
Things to do in Goodyear
Cheer on the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark. The state-of-the-art venue is the spring training home of the two legendary Major League baseball teams. Watch the teams run through drills and score autographs from your favourite players. Out of training season, the ballpark moonlights as a venue for concerts, food truck festivals and other community events.
Year-round sunshine makes Goodyear an ideal base for outdoor adventures in Arizona. Explore the well-maintained network of hiking and cycling trails in Estrella Mountain Regional Park, which protects more than 8,000 hectares of pristine desert landscapes. Guided horseback rides through the Estrella Mountains immerse you in the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Sunset rides combine beautiful scenery with cowboy-style cookouts and s’mores roasted over an open fire.
Relax and enjoy the sunshine on two man-made lakes. South Lake is the most developed and features a grassy waterfront park dotted with palm trees. Stretch your legs on the shoreline trail and rent kayaks and paddleboards.
Book a tee time at the world-class Golf Club of Estrella. Designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, the 18-hole championship course winds through the foothills of the Sierra Estrella Mountains. Unique layouts, split-level fairways and deep sand bunkers will challenge even the most seasoned players.
Getting around Goodyear
Downtown Goodyear, as well as some other parts of the city, are pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Maricopa County, a 30-minute drive from Downtown Phoenix and one hour by bus. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.