 | Marathon has 56 hectares of municipal parkland, well exceeding the recommended ratio of 1.8 hectares per 1,000 people. Including Penn Lake Park, Peninsula Golf Course and Board of Education properties, the supply of parkland increases to over 15 hectares per 1,000 people. Marathon's parkland provides designated areas and facilities for a wide variety of four-season recreational activity including hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. | Peninsula Golf Course
Marathon has a beautiful, public 9-hole golf course overlooking Lake Superior and designed by Stanley Thompson, CGA. A CPGA Professional, licensed club house and concession, rental equipment and pro shop are on site. Tournaments run most weekends throughout the summer. Practice your putting skills at Marathon's Putting green. This is a great way to introduce people to the game of golf, and for you to hone your putting skills. If you want to practive your swing stop by our Driving Range located on Penn Lake Road. Superior Slopes Ski Hill
Located just east of Marathon on Highway 17, Superior Slopes offer 12 downhill runs with a 350 foot vertical, night skiing, ski rentals and ski chalet with fireplace. Lessons and special events run throughout the ski season. Cross Country Ski Trails
This facility was the training site for the Canadian Team in preparation for the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships. The trail system contains over 14 kilometres of groomed classic and skate skiing trails including lit trails for night skiing. Equipment rentals, lessons and group rates are available. Snowmobile Trails
Over 200 km of groomed trails lead to and from Marathon offering some of the most spectacular scenery in Northwestern Ontario. OFSC trail permits are required on the T.O.P.S. trail system. Tennis
Marathon has two standard tennis courts. This facility is located behind the Catholic Church on Stevens Avenue and is operated on a first come - first served basis. The tennis courts are a great place to get some friends together for a good time and some exercise. Sports Parks Marathon offers a Seniors Sports Park and a Youth Sports Park both designed to offer seniors and youth a great place to get in shape and meet new people. The Youth Sports Park is located beside the Curling Club on Stevens Avenue which includes a Basketball Court and a Skateboard Park. The Seniors Sports Park is located beside the Lakeview Community Centre.Come on out and be get Active.
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