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ARCO Olympic Training Center

By Betsy Malloy, About.com

ARCO Olympic Training Center
2800 Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA
(619) 656-1500
www.usoc.org
  • Hours: Open 365 days a year
  • Reservations: Not required, except for groups of 8 or more
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: In Chula Vista. Driving directions below.
  • How Long: Allow one to two hours
  • Best Time to Visit: Any time, but less crowded on weekdays

Olympic Training Center

This all-weather, 150-acre complex trains 4,000 athletes per year, supporting their efforts to excel in Olympic archery, rowing, canoeing, kayaking, soccer, softball, field hockey, tennis, track and field, and cycling. Facilities here include North American's largest permanent archery range, an artificial all-weather field hockey surface, four soccer fields, a 15,000-square-foot canoe/kayak and rowing boat house, four tennis courts, a 400-meter track and a cycling criterion course.

Free guided tours are conducted daily from the Copley Visitor Center.

Also on the premises is Olympic Spirit Store, where you can purchase Olympic souvenirs (and your purchases help support the athletes).

Getting to the ARCO Olympic Training Center

From I-5 south of San Diego, take 54 East to I-805 into Chula Vista. Exit Olympic Parkway, drive approximately eight miles and turn right into the Copley Visitor Center.

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