Other winter offerings

Currie Park Golf Dome
3535 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa
(414) 453-1742
curriegolfdome.com

When the snow flies, golfers can still tee up and drive a few at Currie Park. The huge dome, visible from Hwy 45 just south of Capitol Dr., offers golfers a chance to get out in the middle of winter and keep their skills sharp. The dome is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m daily.

Indoor soccer, batting cages, volleyball and in-line hockey are available all winter long in this 70,000-sq. ft. facility in Franklin. Court rentals are available by the hour, prices depend on what you would like to do. Facility availability and rates are available by calling the Sports Complex.

Mike Hegan's Field of Dreams
16701 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin
(414) 781-7526
hegans.com

If winter to you means counting the days until pitchers and catchers report, ignore the snow and cold, grab your bat and take a few hacks now. You can practice slow-pitch or fast-pitch baseball or softball in a number of cages. Two basketball courts are available for reservations, and there are adult and youth three-on-three leagues. Mike Hegan's also offers private lessons on hitting, fielding, and pitching over the winter to keep your skills sharp -- or get them sharp in the first place. A snack bar, video games, and a sports card shop compliment the cages and courts, and pro shop items will be open in mid-November. Open Monday through Friday, 12 to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Italian Community Center
631 E. Chicago St.
(414) 223-2180
Italianconference.com

Want to partake in a little bocce? You can experience it all winter in the Third Ward. Bocce is like bowling (and even more similar to lawn bowling), but with slightly different rules and strategies. The Italian Community Center offers league play and features four indoor lanes open to the public for reservation.

Of course many YMCAs and other health clubs also offer racquetball, swimming, basketball and other sports throughout the year. Call individual clubs for specific info.