Mira Mesa Recreation Center (also known as Gil Johnson Recreation Center)

8575 New Salem Street
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 538-8122

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Recreation Center Hours

Monday 12:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Thursday 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Friday 1:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm

Sunday 10:00am to 2:00pm

The Mira Mesa Recreation Center is open on the weekends courtesy of the Mira Mesa Recreation Council.

*Times are subject to change

Facilities

Multi-purpose fields, outdoor basketball courts, picnic tables, a gazebo and a tot lot which is accessible for children and adults with disabilities all offer outdoor fun, while activity rooms and a kitchen offer cooking classes. These rooms are also available for rent. Call the center for details.

Also see Lopez Ridge Recreation Center located at 7245 Calle Cristobal, Hourglass Park and Fieldhouse at 10440 Black Mountain Rd., and Ned Baumer Aquatic Center, also at 10440 Black Mountain Rd.

What's Coming

History of the Center

The Mira Mesa Recreation Center was dedicated in January of 1977. Ten years later on April 3, 1987 the center was named the "Gil Johnson Recreation Center" after Gilbert Johnson who served in numerous public and community capacities including City council member from 1971 to 1977 and deputy mayor in 1975. He will always be known to Mira Mesa as a man who was dedicated to responsible and effective government.

Directions and Bus Route

Map this location

From Interstate 15 exit Mira Mesa Boulevard and travel west for approximately 2.5 miles. The center is on the corner of Mira Mesa Boulevard and New Salem Street.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS routes 210, 921 & 964.

Photo of Mira Mesa Recreation Center (also known as Gil Johnson Recreation Center)

Program Guide
Information about this center's programs.
Program Guide (PDF)

Mira Mesa Recreation Council
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at the Lopez Ridge Recreation Center, located at 7245 Calle Cristobal.

Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:

•	The Mira Mesa Recreation Council

•	The Mira Mesa Street Fair Committee

•	The Mira Mesa Fourth of July Committee

•	The Mira Mesa Halloween Committee

•	The Mira Mesa Town Council