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In-House Programming
The Canyonside Recreation Center offers several staff-operated programs, includingSports Club, Young Adult Creative Writing and Woodshop. The center also has Bright Beginnings Preschool, Maggie’s Art (art class and afterschool program) and skate classes and camps from SD Skatelife.
Neighborhood Parks
In addition to the facility and fields at Canyonside Community Park, center staff also oversee multiple neighborhood parks in the Rancho Peñasquitos area, including Rolling Hills, Views West, Peñasquitos Creek, Ridgewood, Rancho Peñasquitos Skate Park, Black Mountain Ranch, Twin Trails, Adobe Bluffs and Linear Off-Leash Dog Park. For more information about these parks, their locations and how to obtain a permit, please see the Program Guide.
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History of the Center
The recreation center was dedicated on Nov. 30, 1993, to serve the community's residents.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 15, exit Mercy Road and travel west. Turn right on Black Mountain Road. Turn left at the first light, Canyonside Park Road. The center is located next to the Rancho Peñasquitos Preserve, which offers trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
The center is not accessible by bus.
Recreation Centers
Canyonside Recreation Center
12350 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA 92129
858-538-8131
Recreation Center Hours
| Mon | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Tues | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Wed | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Thurs | 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Fri | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Sat | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Sun | CLOSED |
*Times are subject to change
The center is closed on City Holidays.
Facilities
There are two indoor basketball courts, a multipurpose room, two meeting rooms, lighted baseball and softball fields, lighted soccer fields and tennis courts, park areas for picnics, and play areas for children.
Rancho Peñasquitos Community Recreation Group
Meets fourth Thursday every other month at 6:30 p.m. in the Game Room at the Canyonside Recreation Center. November’s meeting date varies.
Rancho Peñasquitos Community Recreation Group Agendas, Minutes and Postings
Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:
- Rancho Peñasquitos Community Recreation Group
- Rancho Peñasquitos Sports Council
- Rancho Peñasquitos YMCA
- Rancho Peñasquitos Tennis Association