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Balboa Park Activity Center

2145 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 581-7100

E-mail: My Park for more information about this center

Recreation Center Hours

Monday and Wednesday
3:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed


*Times are subject to change

•  Sports Information Office
•  San Diego Badminton Club (SDBC)
•  San Diego Table Tennis Association (SDTTA)
•  Adult Volleyball
•  Other Recreation Facilities in Balboa Park
Morley Field
Municipal Gym

Facilities
Badminton, table tennis, volleyball. Basketball at the Municipal Gym.

What's Coming

Badminton Lessons - Two classes are being offered on Fridays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 10 years and up. Cost is $10 per month (once per week for four weeks).  Limited to ten participants per class. Registration beings now! F Bring your racket E.

Current Classes - Table Tennis Lessons from Stellangie
Stellan Bengtsson is the 3 time World Champion, has 67 international championships, Angie Bengtsson is the 10 time U.S. Champion, holds 4 Hall of Fame Titles. They are offering private lessons.

Stellan $80 for one hour private lesson
Angie $40 for one hour private lesson

Contact the coach to schedule a private lesson. Stellan (858) 527-8205, Angie (858) 527-8204. Fill out the registration form and pay the fee at the Balboa Park Activity Center. All Registration is taken the first week of every month. *No refunds are permitted.*

Table Tennis Lessons by Borko - $100 doubles or $150 singles (for 4 weeks, 8 classes), Mondays and Fridays, ages 5 years and older. Contact the instructor to schedule the lessons. All Registration is taken the first week of every month. *No refunds are permitted.*

The Balboa Park Activity Center (BPAC) is a multi-purpose gymnasium built to accommodate badminton, table tennis, volleyball and other events, including regional, state and national tournaments. The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and a variety of tournaments for people with disabilities are also held at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Basketball is available at the Municipal Gym in Balboa Park.


History of the Center
The 38,000 square-foot activity center represents the first new large construction in Balboa Park since the 1960's. The activity center joins a family of Balboa Park structures built for world expositions in 1915 and 1935. Beautiful landscaping, public art and spacious outdoor plazas at the north and south end of the building provide excellent sites for picnics, public gatherings and special events.


Directions and Bus Route

Map this location

The Activity Center is on the right at the corner of Park Blvd and Inspiration Point Way.

From Interstate 8, take Highway 163 South. From 163 South, take the Park Blvd exit and make a left on to Park Blvd.

From Interstate 5 South, take the 10th Ave exit to "A" Street. Take "A" Street to 12th Ave and turn left. 12th Ave becomes Park Blvd.

From Interstate 5 North, take the "B" Street exit. Turn left on to "B" Street, then turn right on 12th Ave. 12th Ave becomes Park Blvd.

From Highway 94 West, continue until freeway ends and becomes "F" Street. Continue on "F" Street to 12th Ave and turn right on 12th. 12th Ave. becomes Park Blvd.

Parking for the Activity Center is located in the large old Navy Hospital Parking Lot which may be accessed from Inspiration Point Way off of Park Blvd. Parking Is Free.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS  route 7.

Photo of Balboa Park Activity Center

Program Guide
Information about this center's programs.
Program Guide (PDF: 91K) Current Activity Schedule (PDF: 169K)
Schedule Updates (PDF: 47K)

BPAC/Morley Field Recreation Council
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every other month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Balboa Park Activity Center.

Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:

•  BPAC/Morley Field Recreation Council
•  San Diego Table Tennis Association
•  San Diego Badminton Club


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