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Tecolote Recreation Center

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Program Guide

What's Coming

A Spooky Garden Party

On Saturday, October 24th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tecolote Recreation Center will have a Spooky Garden Party! 
There will be crafts, activities, and live animals!
This event is FREE and costumes are encouraged!

For more information check out our flyer, click here.

Little Owlet Book Club

For our preschool visitors: FREE monthly storytime with a craft, activity or hike
Days: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

For more information check out our flyer, click here.

Youth Basketball Program (Ages 6-8)

Players will learn the fundamentals of basketball through interactive and dynamic drills and games.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Cost: $25/activity
Activity Codes:

  • September 8-29: #136366
  • October 6-27: #136365
  • November 3-24: #136367

For more information check out our program guide!

Youth Basketball Program (Ages 9-12)

Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Cost: $25/activity
Activity Codes:

  • September 8-29: #136369
  • October 6-27: #136368
  • November 3-24: #136370

For more information check out our program guide!

Embroidery Club

Join us for Embroidery Club! An inclusive program where all participants are invited to bring their fabric of choice, learn to embroider, and socialize with others! All thread, needles, and embroidery hoops will be provided! 
Ages: 8 and up
Days: Mondays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $10/activity
Activity Codes:

  • September 14-28: #136363 (3 classes due to Labor Day holiday)
  • October 5-26: #136362
  • November 2 - 23: #136364

For more information check out our program guide!

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance and mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. 
Ages: 21+
Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ending September 30, 2026
Cost: Free!
Activity Code: #129079 (class runs 24 weeks, ending September 30, 2026)

For more information check out our program guide!


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History of the Center

The Tecolote Recreation Center was built in 1968 on land that was one of the county's most popular motorcycle racing areas in the 1920s and 1930s. In the 1950s, the land was used as a dairy farm. The dairy owner deeded his 7.8 acres to the City to be used primarily for youth baseball activities.


Directions and Bus Route

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From Interstate 5, take the Sea World Drive/Tecolote Road exit and travel east. Pass Morena Boulevard and the center is on the right.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Route 105.