Garden Grove High Argonauts
The city's oldest program — Friday night football and a deep wrestling tradition.
Game day
Sports in Garden Grove
Six high schools, a deep youth-league scene, and three pro franchises within a 20-minute drive.
Friday nights
Garden Grove high schools
Pacifica High Mariners
Perennial contenders in the Empire League across football, soccer and track.
Los Amigos High Lobos
Strong soccer and cross-country, with a loud student section.
Santiago High Cavaliers
Baseball and volleyball are the programs to watch here.
Rancho Alamitos High Vaqueros
West-side rivalry games with Los Amigos fill the stands.
La Quinta High Aztecs
Volleyball and badminton powerhouse serving the Little Saigon side of town.
Just up the freeway
Pro teams near Garden Grove
April–September
Angels baseball
Angel Stadium is a 10-minute drive up Harbor — the cheapest big-league night out in Southern California.
October–April
Anaheim Ducks
Honda Center, same exit. Weeknight games are easy to get into on short notice.
February–October
Angel City & LAFC / Galaxy
LA soccer is 40–60 minutes up the 5 or 405 depending on kickoff time.
Year-round
Big-league soccer & concerts
Honda Center and the Anaheim Convention Center pull touring events all year.
Play, don't watch
Rec leagues & places to train
- City of Garden Grove youth basketball, soccer and volleyball leagues run out of the community centers.
- Garden Grove Park and Village Green have open fields, courts and walking loops.
- Adult soccer leagues run year-round on the city's lighted fields.
- Santa Ana River Trail is the local training route for runners and cyclists.
- Public pools open for summer lap swim and lessons — register early, sessions fill.