Top rated Recreation centers in San Diego, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Event venue

👍👍 My group of friends and I arrived about 15 minutes late to our scheduled time. I called in advance to tell them that we would be running late due to traffic and we tried to push our time back by like 30 minutes or so. When we arrived, thankfully it wasn’t busy or packed, so they were able to give us...

4.90 (279 reviews) (~11.5 km from centre)

Alga Norte Park

Park

Roomy park featuring a basketball court, baseball fields & picnic areas with barbecues.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~45.34 km from centre)

Infinity Sports Complex

Gymnastics center

👍👍 My daughter started at infinity at the age of 2. We absolutely love it here. We came looking for a competitive facility and Infinity IS the perfect fit. They have amazing coaches that are really dedicated to their craft and have a strong work ethic. Our daughter LOVES Infinity. We are beyond happy h...

4.80 (33 reviews) (~21.92 km from centre)

San Diego Botanic Garden

Botanical garden

Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo.

4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~38.9 km from centre)

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - San Diego Mission Valley

Skydiving center

👍 Really fun! My kids had a blast! I want to come back and try it. It's pretty pricey though for such a short amount of flying time! I was expecting at least 10-15min for the price but you only get a couple minutes (literally 2 mins) and if you pay and additional $20 you get one more minute (60 second...

4.70 (674 reviews) (~6.46 km from centre)

Hilltop Community Park and Recreation Center

Park

👍👍 Fantastic view running park, fresh air and good vibes

4.70 (570 reviews) (~28.45 km from centre)

Montevalle Recreation Center

Recreation center

This city park with sport courts & fields also offers a rec center, a dog area & picnic tables.

4.70 (505 reviews) (~20.75 km from centre)

Swami's Beach

Public beach

👍 If the parking lot is full (which it most likely will be as it’s small. Space for around 20 cars) then park on the S Coast HWY 101. Sunset from the bottom side of the parking lot is great and the lot has good facilities like restrooms, showers & picnic benches. This beach is easily accessible by s...

4.70 (278 reviews) (~37.28 km from centre)

Presidio Park

Park

Expansive park offers a cultural museum & historical sites, plus trails, city views & picnic space.

4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~5.38 km from centre)

Ocean Beach Recreation Center

Recreation center

Picnic benches stand on a mown park with views over the Pacific & the city pier.

4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~8.33 km from centre)

Woodland Park & Pool

Park

Down-to-earth neighborhood standby with picnic tables, play spots & a pond with ducks & turtles.

4.60 (812 reviews) (~48.16 km from centre)

4S Ranch Sports Park

Park

👍👍 Such a great place to play any kind of sport. The grass/turf is kept in great condition, the fields have several soccer goals both big and small. It’s very safe here as it is near an elementary school. There are also patrols in case of an emergency. Probably one of my favorite fields to go to on my...

4.60 (661 reviews) (~32.14 km from centre)

Coronado Community Center

Recreation center

Complex featuring a pool, rock wall, fitness area & gymnasium, plus a large room for special events.

4.60 (346 reviews) (~4.59 km from centre)

Lake Poway Park

Park

👍👍 Nice recreational spot. Great for picnics and hiking. There are picnic tables and public restrooms. There are a couple gazebos but there are enough large trees to provide shade. There is a playground for younger children. There is a walk around the lake that takes about an hour or less to complete....

4.60 (308 reviews) (~35.06 km from centre)