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Encanto Recreation Center

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Program Guide  Open Play Schedule

Encanto Area Guide

What's Coming?

All participants must pre-register on SDRecConnect.com

Spring Events

Annual Spring Event: Encanto’s Spring Egg Hunt!

Date: April 4, 2026
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free! 
Time: 10:00am

Art Classes

Ages: 13-19 Years Old
Cost: $10 per person
SDRecConnect Code: (Crochet: 130772)/(Painting: 130773)

Spring Camp 2026

The 2026 Spring Camp Spring Camp at Encanto Recreation Center is for children ages 6-12 years old. Kids will participate in a variety of activities, arts and crafts, games, and sports as they have fun in a safe environment. Children must bring lunch and snack. Kids must wear close toed shoes.
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm(Regular Care)
Cost: $40
SDRecConnect Code: 130681

Spring Soccer League 2026

Ages: 5-17
Cost: $32 for all leagues
SDRecConnect Code:

  • Peewee: (130670)
  • 10 Years & Under: (130672)
  • 12 Years & Under: (130673)
  • 14 Years & Under: (130674)
  • 17 Years & Under: (130675)

Spring Volleyball League 2026

Ages: 10-17
Cost: $32 for all leagues
SDRecConnect Code:

  • 12 Years & Under: (130677)
  • 14 Years & Under: (130678)
  • 16 Years & Under: (130679)

Youth Basketball Clinic

This Basketball skills clinic is designed for any and all who is interested in the game of basketball. This clinic will focus but not limited to shooting, passing and dribbling drills while also developing one's skills to the next level. Brings the youth together to make new friends and memories for the kids while getting better at basketball.
Ages: 5-15
Cost: $20 per person
SDRecConnect Code:

  • 5-8 year olds: 130684
  • 8-12 year olds: 130685
  • 12-15 year olds: 130683

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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

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

Map this location

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 the San Diego Trolley's Orange Line.