Cluden Park has been the home of Townsville racing for generations, offering a genuine North Queensland race day experience steeped in tradition and community spirit.
When finals season arrives, Townsville comes alive with Cowboys supporters and the city offers plenty of great ways to experience the excitement together.
Townsville's mountain bike scene has grown rapidly, with trail networks at Douglas and Mount Stuart offering everything from beginner-friendly loops to technical single-track for experienced riders.
Whether you are in the stands, on the couch or driving across North Queensland, there are more ways than ever to follow Townsville sport live and in full.
From Saturday-morning Little Athletics for children to senior club competition on the track, Townsville's athletics community offers pathways for every age and ambition.
Townsville punches well above its weight in basketball, with the Townsville Fire leading the way and a network of local clubs for players of every age.
Touch football is one of Townsville's most popular midweek social sports, offering a fast, fun and non-contact game for mixed teams of all ages and fitness levels.
Lawn bowls in Townsville is far more than a retirees' pastime, with clubs across the city welcoming beginners of all ages into a friendly, social and genuinely competitive sport.
Cricket has deep roots in North Queensland and Townsville's junior cricket scene gives children of all ages a welcoming entry point into the summer game.
Townsville has a growing network of all-abilities sport programs that welcome participants of every age and ability to get active, compete and connect.
With Cleveland Bay at its doorstep and Magnetic Island just a ferry ride away, Townsville is a genuine paradise for water sport enthusiasts of every kind.
