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Parks & Recreation

La Jolla Recreation Center

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PDF icon Program Guide

Upcoming Events

Spring Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 8th 10:00am-12:00pm
Please see our PDF icon Spring Egg Hunt Flyer for more details

HoopBus

Saturday, April 8th 1:30pm-3:00pm

Spring Senior Dance

Friday, May 12th 5:00pm-8:00pm
Please see our PDF icon Spring Senior Dance Flyer for more details

La Jolla Recreation Center provides a variety of classes and activities like Tae Chun Do, Gymnastics, Yoga, Tai Chi, Adult Fitness classes, weight room facilities, tennis, two outdoor basketball courts, and three playground areas for people of all ages and abilities. See the PDF icon Program Guide for more information or call the Recreation Center office at (858) 552-1658.

History of the Center

The recreation center was built in 1915 by Ellen Browning-Scripps whose residence was next door. It was dedicated that same year to the City of San Diego for the children of La Jolla. Designed by famed architect Irving Gill, today the center is considered a historical site in San Diego.

Directions and Bus Route

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From Interstate 5 north, exit La Jolla Parkway. (La Jolla Parkway becomes Torrey Pines Road.) Turn right on Prospect Street and go through downtown La Jolla. The center is on the left next to the Bishop's School.

From Interstate 5 south, exit La Jolla Village Drive and travel west to Torrey Pines Road. Turn left on Torrey Pines Road then right on Prospect Street.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Route 30.