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North Park Recreation Center

4044 Idaho Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 235-1152

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

Recreation Center Hours
Monday 2:00pm to 7:45pm
Tuesday 11:30am to 7:45pm
Wednesday 2:00pm to 7:45pm
Thursday 9:30am to 6:45pm
Friday Noon to 5:45pm
Saturday 9:00am to 12:45pm
Sunday Closed


Tennis Court Hours
Monday 7:00am to 4:30pm
6:00pm to 7:45pm
Tuesday 7:00am to 7:45pm
Wednesday 7:00pm to 4:30pm
6:00pm to 7:45pm
Thursday 7:00am to 6:45pm
Friday 7:00am to 5:45pm
Saturday 7:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm


Permit Processing and Class Registration Days and Times
Permits and class registration fees will be accepted without an appointment on the following days only. To make an appointment for a different time, call the Center Director at (619) 235-1152.
Monday 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Friday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

*Times are subject to change

Facilities
An indoor gymnasium with a wood floor, craft room, meeting room, teen center, two outdoor basketball courts, handball courts, three tennis courts, a children’s play area and multipurpose field.

What's Coming

FREE Adult Fitness Class
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Instructor: Audrey

Youth Tennis Lessons / Classes
Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $20 per month per child
Instructor: Fred
Registration is only accepted from the first through fourth day of the month, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Coed Youth Basketball
Pee Wee’s (5 to 7 years)
10 & Under (8 to 10 years)
12 & Under (11 to 12 years)
14 & Under (13 to 14 years)
Girls 12 & Under (11 to 12 years)
Girls 14 & Under (13 to 14 years)
Cost: $5
Please bring a  birth certificate and fill out a liability form at the time of registration
Registration begins November 1, 2011
League begins January 2012
League ends March 2012
Practice and Game Times: To Be Announced
Instructor: Staff

Toys for Tots
Registration begins October 21, 2011
Monday 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Please Bring
1. Picture I.D. (California  Driver’s License or California I.D.)
2. Proof of residence (Utility, Phone, Gas, or Electric bill)
3. Proof of parenthood / guardianship (Birth Certificate or Medical Card)
4. Proof of low income (AFDC, FS, 2010  Tax Return, General Relief)
5. Social Security  Card (All eligible children)
Applications will not be accepted without any of the items listed above. Registration process does not guarantee that you will receive toys

North Park Senior Dance
First Friday of each month, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $1.25


History of the Center
The land was acquired in 1912, then dedicated in 1928. Hall of Fame baseball player Ted Williams used to play here as a child. The rec center is one of the oldest in the city.


Directions and Bus Route

Map this location

From Interstate 805, take the El Cajon Boulevard exit and go west. Take El Cajon Boulevard to Idaho Street and turn left. The center is on the right hand side. 

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS routes 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 15 & 966.
Photo of North Park Recreation Center

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

Teen Center
(619) 235-1152
Monday 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Tuesday 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Wednesday 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Thursday 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Friday 3:00pm to 6:00pm

North Park Recreation Council
Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every other month in the social room. Please call for more infomation.



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