STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIMMY IENNER , JR .

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Manchester is a fantastic sports destination for athletes of all ages and skill levels . With wonderful athletic facilities at the Dana L . Thompson Memorial Park and the Northshire Civic Center , celebrated nearby resorts and ski areas ( Stratton Mountain Resort , Magic Mountain , Bromley Mountain , and Viking Nordic ), and renowned golf courses ( Ekwanok Country Club , Manchester Country Club , and The Golf Club at Equinox ), athletically-inclined visitors and locals will find ample opportunities for enjoyable recreation throughout the year . The recent updates , improvements , and renovations that have taken place at these resorts , public parks , golf courses , and community centers have paved the way for a new age of prominence and prestige for Manchester ’ s sports community . It ’ s impossible to list all of the athletic and recreational activities in the area , but we ’ ve assembled some highlights here . We can guarantee this : Regardless of the season , Manchester is always a great place to come out and play !

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