Visit SDRecConnect (link) to conveniently browse a variety of activities offered by the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and Community Recreation Groups. It's as easy as One, Two and Three.

If you need assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions link at the bottom of the SDRecConnect website.

Current Special Events and Activities

Fun for one, Fun for all! Check out your local Recreation Center's program guide for more details.

History of the Center

The center is part of the "City Heights Revitalization Plan" and replaced the Highland Park facility that was there for many years. The recreation center, which opened in 1998, is the recreation component of the City Heights Urban Village, which includes the City Heights/Weingart Branch Library, the City Heights Performance Annex and IDEA Lab, a Head Start Program, an elementary school, a community college, the Mid-City Gym and the Mid-City Division Police Station.

Directions and Bus Route

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From Interstate 8, take the Mission Gorge Road/Fairmont Avenue exit and travel south to Fairmont. Turn left on University Avenue, right on Fairmont, then left on Landis Street. The center is on the left.

From Interstate 805 or Interstate 15, take the University Avenue exit and go east. Turn right on Fairmont Avenue and left on Landis Street.

The recreation center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 7, 10 and 13.