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Tecolote Recreation Center

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Program Guide

What's Coming

Movies in the Park

Free event! Please join us for our Summer Movies in the Park event on Saturday, August 8th at Tecolote Community Park. We will be showing Ghostbusters! There will be games, activities, music and more! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and spend an evening under the stars at your local park! Movie begins at sunset!
Days: August 8th, 2026

Youth Basketball Program(Ages 6-8)

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

  • June 2-23: #132210
  • July 7-28: #132209
  • August 4-25: #132211

Youth Basketball Program(Ages 9-12)

Days: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm 
Cost: $25/activity
Activity Codes:

  • June 2-23: #132213
  • July 7-28: #132212
  • August 4-25: #132214

Embroidery Club

Join us for Embroidery Club! An 18+ 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: 18+
Days: Mondays
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: $10/activity
Activity Codes:

  • June 8-29: #132207
  • July 6-27: #132206
  • August 3-24: #132208

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: 9:00am - 10:00am
Cost: Free
Activity Code: #129079

Math Tutoring Program

Come crunch some numbers and join Tecolote's new Math Tutoring Program! Students will improve their math skills and gain confidence through fun, structured practice and personalized support. This program is for students in or entering grades 1-5.
Ages: 5 - 11
Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $10/activity
Activity Codes:

  • July 8 - 30: 132216
  • August 5 - 27: 132217

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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.