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Willie Henderson Sports Complex

1035 South 45th Street
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 527-3407

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

Recreation Center Hours
Monday to Wednesday
1:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Thursday  1:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
Friday  1:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Saturday  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday  10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
*Times are subject to change

Facilities
Four ball fields (one baseball field, two softball fields and one youth ball field), three multi purpose fields for soccer and football, two outdoor multi purpose courts for basketball and volleyball, two tot lots, picnic areas and a field house offering two meeting rooms, a kitchen and restrooms.

What's Coming

Willie Henderson Sports Complex is offering a Free Summer Lunch and Snack Program Monday through Friday for youth ages 2 to 18 years old from June 21 to August 30.  Lunch is served from Noon to 1:00 and Snack from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Offering Baseball for ages 10u and 12u and Softball for Girls  13 to 15.

Wild Rivers Water Park Field Trip, August 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for ages 7 to 14. Cost is $20, first come, first serve.


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

Map this location

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.

Photo of Willie Henderson Sports Complex

Program Guide
Information about this center's programs.
Program Guide (PDF: 2.5MB)

Willie Henderson Sports Complex Recreation Council
Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month.

Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:

•  The Willie Henderson Sports Complex Recreation Council
•  The San Diego Police Department's Southeast Division
•  STAR/PAL
•  International Friendship Soccer League
•  Valencia Park Pop Warner Football
•  Beckwourth Library


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