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Encanto Recreation Center
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What's Coming
FREE Toys for Tots - Registration from Tuesday, October 20 to Tuesday, November 03, 2020
The City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department is now offering Toys for Tots registration and distribution in a safe and social distancing format!
See our 
Toys for Tots Flyer for more information.
¡El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de San Diego ahora ofrece registro y distribución de Toys for Tots en un formato seguro y de distanciamiento social!
Consulte nuestro Toys for Tots folleto para obtener más información.
Register Online!
Visit SDRecConnect (link) to conveniently browse a variety of activities offered by the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department and Community Recreation Groups. It's as easy as One, Two, and Three.
Sign up for an account, find a class or activity, and register!
If you are registering a child for an activity, please do not use the child's information when completing a New Account. Adding family members after successfully creating an account can be completed later.
Please note: An email which includes a confirmation message will be sent after you sign up a new primary account. It is possible the email may go to your junk or spam folder.
The email will include a special first-time activation link. You will not be able to use your new account until you've used this special link!
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.
BookNook
The BookNook program is a "take a book, leave a book" gathering place at your favorite recreation center. Share your favorite literature and stories with others.
History of the Center
Land for the Encanto Recreation Center was acquired by the City in 1940 and the facility was built in 1964. The senior center was added in 1966 and the fields were completed in 1986.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 805, go to Imperial Avenue and travel east to 65th Street. Turn left on 65th Street and proceed up the hill. The center is on the right.
The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 916/917 and also the San Diego Trolley's Orange Line.