An independent community guide
The Unidad Deportiva of San Miguel de Allende
The public sports complex on the Salida a Celaya: running track, courts, fields, a gym and playgrounds, open every day. What is there, when to go and how to join in.
At a glance
Before you go
Hours
Open every day
About 6:00 to 21:00 according to visitors. The COMUDE office keeps its own hours, so call ahead for classes or permits.
Where
Salida a Celaya, km 1.5
On the road to Celaya, right across from Villa de los Frailes and next to La Lejona and Malanquín.
Cost
Free for most open areas
Walking the track, the playgrounds and many courts are free. Ask about leagues, classes and special programs.
Run by
COMUDE
The Comisión Municipal del Deporte of San Miguel de Allende. Phone 415 154 6100.
Facilities
What’s there
One of the biggest public sports areas in town, with something for every age. Based on visitor reports; confirm schedules with COMUDE.
Running
Track
An outdoor running and walking track, busy at sunrise and sunset.
Team sports
Soccer fields
Several fields for matches, leagues and kids’ training.
Rackets
Tennis courts
Outdoor courts; visitors mention free tennis lessons.
Rackets
Pickleball and padel
Lighted pickleball courts run by the SMA Pickleball Club, plus padel. See below.
Courts
Basketball and volleyball
Outdoor courts for pick-up games and leagues.
Indoors
Gym, weights and boxing
A gym with a weight area and a boxing space.
Outdoors
Exercise equipment
Free outdoor fitness stations along the paths.
Kids
Playgrounds
Two play areas for different ages, plus children’s sports programs.
Something different
Disc golf
A disc golf course across the grounds.
Classes
Zumba and more
Visitors mention free morning Zumba; ask COMUDE for the current class list.
The most popular courts in town
Pickleball at the Unidad
The SMA Pickleball Club has played at the Unidad Deportiva since the sport arrived in San Miguel, on six lighted outdoor courts. According to the club:
- Open play every day from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, no reservation needed.
- Courts by level: 1 and 2 social, 4 and 5 intermediate, 3 and 6 advanced.
- Free beginner lessons on Saturdays at 10:30 am.
- Round robins and rating days on the first and third Monday of the month.
- Membership is by donation: suggested MXN 200 a day, 500 a week, 1,000 a month or 1,500 a year. Balls are sold at the courts.
- The San Miguel Open, the club’s annual tournament.
Contact the club at smapickleball.com or info.smapickleball@gmail.com.
Getting there
Visit the Unidad
- By car: on the Salida a Celaya, about 10 minutes from Centro; there is parking on site.
- Go early: mornings are cooler and the courts and track are at their best before the midday sun.
- Bring water, a hat and sunscreen; restrooms are on site.
Coming from out of town? For airport rides from Querétaro, León/Bajío or Mexico City, locals use Bajío Go, door-to-door shuttles: WhatsApp +52 415 185 8665 · bajiogo.com
Living nearby
Neighborhoods a short walk away
The Unidad sits between three residential neighborhoods. If you would like to live this close to the track and the courts:
- Villa de los Frailes, right across the road, with bigger lots and two gated communities.
- La Lejona, next door, with condo communities, pools and padel.
- Malanquín, around the golf club.
These neighborhood guides are made by Carla & Silvano, local real estate agents who also created this guide.
unidaddeportiva.com is an independent community guide. It is not affiliated with COMUDE or the Municipality of San Miguel de Allende. Information comes from public sources and visitors and may change; confirm hours and programs with COMUDE at 415 154 6100.