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WHAT TO DO AND
WHERE TO GO WITH
YOUR KIDS IN SAN DIEGO
Central San Diego Parks and Playgrounds for Families
Coronado
Basketball courts, restrooms, pool and volleyball courts.
1845 Strand Way, Coronado (619) 522-
Play equipment, bike paths, gazebo, sand beaches, picnic tables and restrooms.
1st St. at B St., Coronado (619) 686-
2000 Mullinix Dr., Coronado (619) 708-
Small beach, recreational fields, picnic areas, open space and a bike path.
Mullinix Dr. At Glorietta Bay, Coronado (619) 686-
Native and natural plants, naturalized path and a bronze sculpture.
Grand Caribe Causeway at Caribe Cay Blvd. North, Coronado (619) 686-
La Mesa
Playground equipment, picnic tables, barbeques and restrooms.
7945 Morocco Dr., La Mesa (619) 667-
Peaceful gardens, walkways, restrooms, swings and playground equipment.
9001 Wakarusa St., La Mesa (619) 667-
Lighted tennis court, playground equipment, picnic area, barbecues and restrooms.
4401 Palm Ave., La Mesa (619) 667-
Large amphitheater for rental use, playground equipment, jogging path, off-
9550 Milden St., La Mesa (619) 667-
Walking trails, shaded picnic area, playground equipment, barbecues and restrooms.
775 Junior High Dr., La Mesa (619) 667-
Walking trails, picnic area, barbecues, playground equipment and restrooms.
5870 Jackson Dr., La Mesa (619) 667-
La Mesita Park (Jr. Seau Sports Complex) and Skatepark
Lighted tennis courts, playground equipment, basketball courts, restrooms, football/soccer fields and skatepark.
8855 Dallas St., La Mesa (619) 667-
Fishing, jogging path and picnic areas.
5540 Kiowa Dr., La Mesa (619) 668-
Recreation center, pool, community center for rental use, picnic areas, barbecues, playground equipment and restrooms.
4975 Memorial Dr., La Mesa (619) 667-
Playground equipment, walking/jogging path, volleyball court, picnic areas, barbecues and restrooms.
6030 Severin Dr., La Mesa (619) 667-
Adult enrichment Center, restrooms, picnic tables and a gazebo.
8425 University Ave., La Mesa (619) 667-
Baseball fields, playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues and restrooms.
6600 Vigo Dr., La Mesa (619) 667-
Playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms, basketball court and multipurpose field.
5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa (619) 667-
Picnic tables, barbecues, restrooms and multipurpose field.
4554 70th St., La Mesa (619) 667-
Little League field, horseshoe pits, restrooms and playground equipment.
King St. At Hoffman St., La Mesa (619) 667-
Lemon Grove
7071 Mt. Vernon St., Lemon Grove (619) 825-
Playground equipment, gazebos, picnic areas, restrooms and a walking path.
Two historical buildings, a miniature lemon grove, grassy areas and a custom fountain.
3200 Main St., Lemon Grove (619) 825-
Playground equipment, picnic areas, a basketball court and a walking path.
8105 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove (619) 825-
Skate park, picnic tables and an open grass area.
3062 School Lane, Lemon Grove (619) 825-
2259 Washington St., Lemon Grove (619) 825-
Basketball court, playground equipment, picnic tables, restrooms and a walking path.
San Diego
Allied Gardens Recreation Center
Basketball courts, lighted softball fields, picnic tables, playground equipment, a gym, and a pool.
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego (619) 235-
Rancho Mission Canyon Park
6005 Larchwood Ave., San Diego
Basketball courts, playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecues and a community building for meetings and classes.
2596 Violet St., San Diego (619) 235-
City Heights Recreation Center
Playground equipment, picnic tables, an athletic field, tennis courts, a gym, a game room, a craft and ceramic room, mini kitchen and a pool.
4380 Landis St., San Diego (619) 641-
Two softball fields, a baseball field, playground equipment, an off-
4280 Avati Dr., San Diego (858) 581-
Princess del Cerro Neighborhood Park
Two small ball fields, a multipurpose court, picnic areas and a tiny tots play area.
Eldergardens at Weinrich St., San Diego
Pool and multipurpose fields.
6508 Wunderlin Ave., San Diego (619) 527-
Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
Indoor basketball court, two indoor racquetball courts, one baseball field, one soccer field, two outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic areas, playground equipment and a swimming pool.
6401 Skyline Dr., San Diego (619) 527-
Outdoor basketball courts, hand ball courts, playground equipment, picnic tables, restrooms, lighted fields for youth and adult softball and baseball and a gym.
2600 Golf Course Dr., San Diego (619) 235-
Grantville Neighborhood Park
Playground equipment and picnic tables.
Crawford St. at Vandeveer, San Diego
Multipurpose fields, ball fields, playground equipment, a BMX track, soccer field, picnic areas, fenced leash free dog park and a swimming pool. Inside the recreation center are a gym, game room and craft room.
3170 Armstrong St., San Diego (858) 573-
A gym, four tennis courts, two softball fields, playground equipment, a multi purpose court, a basketball court and a handball court.
7064 Levant St., San Diego (858) 573-
Bill and Maxine Wilson Memorial Skate Park
22,000 square feet of skate-
702 South 30th St., San Diego (619) 235-
Dolores Magdaleno Memorial Recreation Center
Gym, outdoor basketball court, picnic tables, multi-
2902 Marcy Ave., San Diego (619) 235-
Hourglass Park and Field House
Four lighted softball fields, several multi-
10440 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego (858) 538-
Outdoor basketball court, baseball field and a shaded playground and picnic area.
7245 Calle Cristobal, San Diego (858) 538-
All abilities accessible playground, multi-
8575 New Salem St., San Diego (858) 538-
Amenities at these parks include playground equipment, beach access with lifeguards, fire rings, picnic tables and barbecues.
Various locations in San Diego (619) 235-
Tennis court, oftball field, multi-
1008 Santa Clara Place, San Diego (858) 581-
Live baseball fields, one flag football field, outdoor basketball courts and picnic areas.
4675 Tecolote Rd., San Diego (858) 581-
25 tennis courts, a pool, playground equipment, picnic areas, an archery range, a multi purpose ball field, a velodrome (bicycle track), boccie courts and a disc golf course.
Texas St. at Upas St., San Diego (619) 525-
Playground equipment, one lighted softball field, two outdoor basketball courts and an outdoor stage.
3491 Adams Ave., San Diego (619) 235-
North Clairemont Recreation Center
A gym, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, a multi purpose field and playground equipment.
4421 Bannock Ave., San Diego (858) 581-
A gym, teen center, two outdoor basketball courts, handball courts, three tennis courts, playground equipment and multipurpose field.
4044 Idaho St., San Diego (619) 235-
Indoor and outdoor basketball courts and a lighted softball field.
4726 Santa Monica, San Diego (619) 531-
Street course design which features a combination bowl, along with numerous handrails, ledges, blocks, a pump bump and an octagon volcano.
2525 Bacon St., San Diego
2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego (619) 298-
Gym, indoor and outdoor basketball courts and a lighted softball field.
2811 Jackson St., San Diego
Kate Sessions Park
Large grassy field with good views of San Diego.
5115 Soledad Rd., San Diego
Pacific Beach Recreation Center
Two lighted outdoor basketball courts, two lighted tennis courts, 1 lighted multi-
1405 Diamond St., San Diego (858) 581-
Basketball and tennis courts, a multi purpose field and softball field and playground equipment.
3051 Canon St., San Diego (619) 531-
Dailard Neighborhood Park
Cibola Rd. At Laurelridge, San Diego
A gym, a game room, playground equipment, a lighted multipurpose court and four youth ball fields near a large picnic area.
6445 Lake Badin Ave., San Diego (619) 527-
Tuxedo Neighborhood Park
Tuxedo Rd. at Rondel Court, San Diego
40 miles of trails, boating on Lake Murray, camping at Kumeyaay Lake, numerous informative
hikes and a state-
One Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego (619) 668-
Pedestrian path, playground equipment, bike route, picnic tables and the Callaway Carillon bell tower.
West Basin at North Harbor Dr., San Diego (619) 686-
Pedestrian and bike paths and restrooms.
Harbor Island Dr., San Diego (619) 686-
Ample parking, a fishing pier, basketball courts, gazebos and a concession stand.
Foot of Marina Park Way, San Diego (619) 686-
Pedestrian and bike paths and restrooms.
Tuna Lane at the foot of G St., San Diego (619) 686-
Sand beach, playground equipment, picnic tables, concessions, bike paths, restrooms and a fishing pier.
South of Shelter Island Dr., San Diego (619) 686-
A large gym, playground equipment, two softball fields, and a lighted basketball court.
9020 Village Glen Dr., San Diego (858) 573-
Skyline Hills Recreation Center
Baseball field, soccer field, two outdoor basketball courts, playground equipment, picnic areas and a large indoor basketball court.
8285 Skyline Dr., San Diego (619) 527-
South Clairemont Recreation Center
Softball field, outdoor basketball court, tennis court, several picnic tables, gazebo and barbeque grills.
3605 Clairemont Dr., San Diego (858) 581-
Outdoor and indoor basketball courts, playground equipment, weight room and community center.
4149 Newton St., San Diego (619) 527-
Multi purpose field, softball field, playground equipment and lighted basketball court.
330 32nd Ave., San Diego (619) 235-
Colina Del Sol Recreation Center
Outdoor courts, playground equipment, picnic areas, a multi purpose athletic field, tennis courts and a full size gym.
5319 Orange Ave., San Diego (619) 235-
Gym, dance room, playground equipment, picnic tables, tennis courts and a swimming pool.
11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego (858) 573-
Gym, game room, outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball courts and playground equipment.
8175 Regents Rd., San Diego (858) 552-
Gym, horseshoe pit, lighted softball fields, soccer fields, outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, racquetball courts, picnic shelter and playground equipment.
3585 Governor Dr., San Diego (858) 552-
Nobel Athletic Fields and Recreation Center
Facilities Joint Project features 30 acres of municipal park with playground equipment, an off leash dog park, softball fields and soccer fields, shaded picnic tables, a library, public art and a gym.
8810 Judicial Dr., San Diego (858) 552-
Recreational pier, picnic tables, playground equipment and lush green open space.
Foot of Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy, San Diego (619) 686-
San beach, playground equipment, bike paths, public art and restrooms.
Seacoast Dr. And Evergreen Ave., San Diego (619) 686-