The Balboa Park Activity Center 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 Gymnasium in Balboa Park.
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Current Special Events and Activities
Rummage Sale - Two dates!
March 11, 2023 9 a.m – 4 p.m.
March 12, 2023 10 p.m. – 2 p.m.
See flyer for more information
Open Play Badminton (5 courts)
Monday/Wednesday - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fridays - 3:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Play Pickleball (5 courts)
Tuesday/Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Subject to closure during high school spring and winter breaks and high school summer break.
Open Play Intermediate/Advanced Volleyball (3 courts)
Monday/Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (3 courts)
**Co-Ed Volleyball League has been cancelled**
Women Adult Volleyball League
16 Week Women’s four person volleyball league. Next season available for registration will start in June 2018. Call for more details as for information may change. Spots are limited.
619-235-5997
$50/player
San Diego Badminton Club (5 courts)
Membership period – June 1 through May 31
www.sandiegobadminton.org
Adult membership (18 and up) - $80/year
Junior membership (17 and under) - $40/year
Family membership (spouses in the same household) - $140/year for a couple
To add a child to the family membership - $20/year per child
SDBC Hours of Operation
Monday/Wednesday - CLOSED
Tuesday/Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Times subject to change pending special events and holiday closures)
San Diego Table Tennis Association (20 tables)
Come down and play! First timers are free for open play
$5 drop in rate after initial visit.
$50 membership for the calendar year (Jan1 – Dec 31)
17 years old and under FREE!
SDTTA Hours of Operation
Monday - 3:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday - 3:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday - CLOSED
Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Times subject to change pending special events and holiday closures)
History of the Center
The 38,000-square-foot activity center represented the first new large construction in Balboa Park since the 1960s. Beautiful landscaping, public art and spacious outdoor plazas at the north and south end of the building provide excellent locations for picnics, public gatherings and special events.
Directions and Bus Route
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The Activity Center is on the right at the corner of Park Boulevard and Inspiration Point Way in Balboa Park.
From Interstate 8, take state Route 163 south. From state Route 163 south, take the Park Boulevard exit and make a left onto Park Boulevard.
From Interstate 5 south, take the 10th Avenue exit to "A" Street. Turn left onto "A" Street, and then turn left onto 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue becomes Park Boulevard.
From Interstate 5 north, take the 10th Avenue exit to "A" Street. Turn left onto "A" Street, and then turn left onto 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue becomes Park Boulevard.
From state Route 94 west, take the 25th Street exit. Turn right onto 25th Street. Turn left onto "B" Street, then turn right onto 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue becomes Park Boulevard.
Parking for the Activity Center is located in the large old Naval Hospital Parking Lot, which may be accessed from Inspiration Point Way off of Park Boulevard. Parking is free.
The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Route 7.
For other questions or concerns, see the Frequently Asked Questions or use the My Park web comment form.