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Chollas Lake Park
What's Open
Walk/Jog/Run/Bike for Fitness
Begins 6:30 a.m. daily. Come enjoy the breeze, the peaceful water, and local wildlife while you exercise. Remember to wear face masks and maintain proper social distancing.
What's Coming Back (start date unknown)
Fishing Clinic
Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open to children 15 years of age and under. No experience or equipment necessary. Fishing lessons, bait, and fun provided. Need help with your own equipment? Instructors will be happy to assist. This is a free program.
Adult Walking Class
Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in front of the park office. Intro/Beginner level. This is a free program, adults only.
Nature Crafts
Every other Saturday crafts are available 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a different craft each time, for all ages. This is a free program.
Archery
Every Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., ages 8 and up. Learn safety, technique, posture, aim, and focus. Play fun games and bring your own target to share with the group if you wish. Limit 10 people per session, first come, first served. This is a free program.
Breakfast Club Fitness Class
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., ages 15 and up. Join our coach for intermediate level cardio and various HIIT techniques. Start Sunny Side up at the new Gloria’s Mesa fitness equipment, take the Short Stack or Full Stack Loop, and climb up Hash Brown Hill for your balanced breakfast morning workout! This is a free program.
Check out our 
Program Guide for a map and more information.
History of the Center
As a reservoir built in 1901, Chollas Lake helped serve early San Diego's water supply. In 1966 it was turned over to the Parks & Recreation Department, and was designated a youth fishing lake (for children ages 15 and under only) in 1971.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 805 take the state Route 94 freeway east and exit on Broadway/College Avenue. Turn right on College Avenue and then left on College Grove Drive. The entrance is on the right, just past College Grove Way.
The park is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 5, 856, 916 and 936.