Want a place full of green space, trails to try and a little healthy competition? Fort Worth is for you, with major sports galore and plenty of parks and trail systems for those who want in on the action.

Armed Forces Bowl, College Athletics

College athletics have their pride of place in Fort Worth as well. Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs made a 2010 Rose Bowl appearance and join the Big 12 Conference starting with the 2012-13 school year. Meanwhile, TCU's baseball team continues to close in on a College World Series slot. Nearby Texas Wesleyan University competes in the NAIA. Fort Worth also is home to the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl.

Crowne Plaza, Cats Draw Crowds

As for big name sports events, Fort Worth hosts the Crowne Plaza Invitational Golf Tournament at the Colonial Country Club each May, where spectators watch the pros take to the course that was home to legendary native son Ben Hogan. For more action, the Texas Motor Speedway is home to both NASCAR and IndyCar racing events, including the Bombardier Learjet 550. Or take yourself out to the ball game with the Fort Worth Cats at historic LaGrave Field. Want to cool off a bit? Then the Texas Brahmas hockey team at NYTEX Sports Centre is the place to be.

Green Space Galore

One jewel of the Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department is the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. With more than 20 miles of hiking trails and an interpretive center, the area offers residents and visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural history of north central Texas.

Trinity Trails

For recreation with a river view, try Trinity Trails. Trinity Trails is a system of trails located along the Trinity River for walking, biking, cycling or horseback riding. The trails collectively cover 40 miles, and connect with 21 parks, the Fort Worth Botanical Garden and Japanese Garden, Log Cabin Village, Fort Worth Zoo and downtown Fort Worth.