Discover Carson: Sports, Art and Parks

Carson offers travelers several specific ways to enjoy a stay centered on sports, art and outdoor recreation. A set event date, an interest in contemporary art and the choice of a particular park each raise different questions for planning your day.

Sports and events

Dignity Health Sports Park is located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. It includes the VELO Sports Center, an indoor velodrome with 2,450 seats. If sports are the focus of your stay, factor in the event schedule: Access to events varies by schedule. So check in advance which events are scheduled during your visit.

Another sports-related venue is the Fabela Chavez Boxing and Weightlifting Center. It was named in honor of Fabela Chavez, who was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. The center’s listed hours are Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. Check these details before your visit.

Art and campus

The CSU Dominguez Hills University Art Gallery serves the campus and the wider community as a laboratory for contemporary art and design practices. It presents exhibitions and programs and is located on the first floor of La Corte Hall, Room A-107. If you are planning a specific visit, check the campus access rules in advance, as they may change. The focus on contemporary art and design gives your planning a different character than a sports event or a park visit: Both the program and access on the specific date are relevant considerations here.

Choosing parks by their facilities

The parks can also be distinguished by their specific facilities. Carson Park has a swimming pool and two lighted ball fields. Dominguez Park has an aquatics and swim center; Hemingway Park has eight pickleball courts and a disc golf course. These differences can help you choose the park that best suits the recreational interest you want to pursue during your stay.

For planning purposes, Dignity Health Sports Park differs from the parks: Access to events there depends on the schedule, while you can choose a park based on its listed facilities. This lets you first determine whether your plans are tied to a specific date or revolve around a particular recreational facility.

Plan your visit and transportation

You do not need to be a Carson resident to use the SportsComplex; nonresidents can also use it. Membership terms may change, so it is advisable to check them before making plans. Long Beach Transit operates four bus routes in Carson with fixed routes.

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