North Clairemont Recreation Center at Officer Austin Machitar Memorial Park

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The North Clairemont Recreation Center offers tennis lessons year-round. Youth sports are offered seasonally: basketball in winter/summer, soccer in spring, and flag football in fall.

Hours for walk-in class registration

Monday through Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m.
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Field and Park Permits

Field and Park Permits are available by appointment only. Call 858-581-9926 to schedule an appointment.

History of the Center and Park

The park land was acquired in 1954, and the recreation center was built in 1960. An official dedication ceremony took place in 1974. The recreation center features a full-size gymnasium, multiple activity and game rooms, kitchen, and office space. Many sports activities take place at the center, including City league play for sports such as basketball and volleyball.

Officer Austin Machitar Memorial Park features a variety of amenities, including the North Clairemont Recreation Center, the Cathy Hopper Clairemont Friendship Center, a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a lighted multipurpose field, and a passive use area for relaxation and casual activities. In addition to its facilities, the park serves as a hub for community engagement, hosting a variety of activities such as special events, carnivals, flag football, soccer, and strength and endurance training programs.

The community park is named for Officer Austin Machitar, who served the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) for over five years. Officer Machitar joined the SDPD in 2019 and was assigned to patrol in the SDPD Northern Division, which serves the Clairemont Community. He served as a Field Training Officer and took an active role in recruiting new officers. Officer Machitar tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 26, 2024. North Clairemont Community Park was chosen to honor Officer Machitar given the park’s proximity to the accident and his service to the Clairemont Community and Northern Division.

Approval of the park naming after Officer Machitar was approved by the Clairemont Town Council on March 6, 2025, the Clairemont Community Planning Group on March 18, 2025, and the Greater North Clairemont Community Recreation Group on April 16, 2025. The dedication ceremony in honor of Officer Machitar took place on October 26, 2025.

Directions and Bus Route

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From Interstate 805, take the Clairemont Mesa Boulevard West exit to Genesee Avenue. Turn left on Genesee and then right on Bannock Avenue. The center will be on the left.

From Interstate 5, take State Route 52 east to the Genesee Avenue exit, and turn left (south) onto Genesee. Turn right on Bannock Avenue. The center will be on the left.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 41, 44 and 50.