Recreation Centers
Willie Henderson Sports Complex
What's Coming
Free Summer Lunch Programs / Almuerzos Gratuitos Para Niños Durante el Verano
The City of San Diego is particpating in two free healthy eating programs during the Summer of 2013. One is the “Summer Fun Café” (PDF), and the other is the “Free Summer Lunch Program” (PDF). Programs vary by location; check both flyers to find your location's dates and times. Both programs have special family Barbeque days with valuable support service information, so be sure to check the flyers for details!
La ciudad de San Diego está participando en dos programas de alimentación saludable libre durante el verano de 2013. Uno es el "Summer Fun Café" (PDF), y el otro es el "Programa de Almuerzo de Verano gratuito" (PDF). Los programas varían según la ubicación; fijase los dos folletos para encontrar las fechas y horas de su ubicación. Los dos programas tienen días especiales de barbacoa con la familia con valiosa información de servicios de apoyo, así que fijase los folletos para los detalles!
Afterschool Program
Monday through Friday
3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Ages 6 to 17
Cost Free
Tutoring, cooking class contests and game tournaments. Monthly special events!
Boxing Camp
Mondays and Fridays
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 18
Cost Free
Power Play Cooking Class
Thursdays
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Ages 7 to 14
Cost Free
Learn to preprare easy healthy snacks using the 5 a day plan!
Arts & Crafts
Tuesdays
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Ages 7 to 14
Cost Free
Getting Fit/Zumba
Thursdays
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Ages 12 to 99
Cost Free
No Children permitted in the room due to space. See our flyer for details.
Kid's Corner
Thursdays
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Ages 5 to 12
Cost Free
This program is offered to children whose parents are participating in exercise classes!
Video game Hour
Saturdays and Sundays
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Ages 6 to 18
Cost Free
Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K and many more!
History of the Center
The area now known as Willie Henderson Sports Complex was once called the Southeast Athletic Field. Willie Henderson lived in the area and was responsible for building ball fields for youth. In 1986 the site was named after him for his commitment to youth sports.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 805 take the 43rd Street exit. Turn right, proceed to Boston Avenue and turn right. Proceed to 45th Street and turn left. 45th Street becomes a one way street where Willie Henderson Sports Complex is located (on the right).
The Sports Complex is accessible by bus via SDMTS routes 11, 955.

