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Balboa Park Activity Center

The Balboa Park Activity Center is a multi-purpose gymnasium built to accommodate badminton, table tennis, volleyball and other events, including regional, state and national tournaments. The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair and a variety of tournaments for people with disabilities are also held at the Balboa Park Activity Center. Basketball is available at the Municipal Gymnasium in Balboa Park.

Register or view available classes  Program Guide

Monthly Activity Calendar  Events and Closures

What's Coming

Pickleball Haitus

The last day of Pickleball is Thursday, June 15, 2023, resuming Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.
Pickleball is not offered during the summer, winter and spring high school breaks.
See the notice in Events and Closures.

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Current Special Events and Activities

2023 Summer Badminton Class

Tuesday/Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Session 1 - $25/5 weeks
Session 2 - $20/4 weeks
Here is the flyer.

Open Play Badminton (five courts)

Monday/Wednesday - 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday - 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fridays - 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open Play Pickleball (five courts)

Tuesday/Thursday - 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday - 2 to 5 p.m.
Subject to closure during high school spring and winter breaks and high school summer break.

Open Play Intermediate/Advanced Volleyball (three courts)

Monday/Wednesday - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

**Co-Ed Volleyball League has been cancelled**

Women Adult Volleyball League

16 Week Women’s four-person volleyball league. The next season available for registration will start in June 2018. Call for more details, as information may change. Spots are limited.
619-235-5997
$50/player

San Diego Badminton Club (five courts)

Membership period – June 1 through May 31
www.sandiegobadminton.org
Adult membership (18 and up) - $80/year
Junior membership (17 and under) - $40/year
Family membership (spouses in the same household) - $140/year for a couple
To add a child to the family membership - $20/year per child

SDBC Hours of Operation

Monday/Wednesday - CLOSED
Tuesday/Thursday - 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday - 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Times are subject to change pending special events and holiday closures)

San Diego Table Tennis Association (20 tables)

Come down and play!  First-timers are free for open play
$5 drop-in rate after initial visit.
$50 membership for the calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31)
17 years old and under FREE!

SDTTA Hours of Operation

Monday - 3 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday - 3 to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday - CLOSED
Friday - 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Times are subject to change pending special events and holiday closures)

History of the Center

The 38,000-square-foot activity center represented the first new large construction in Balboa Park since the 1960s. Beautiful landscaping, public art and spacious outdoor plazas at the north and south end of the building provide excellent locations for picnics, public gatherings and special events.

Directions and Bus Route

Map this location

The Activity Center is on the right at the corner of Park Boulevard and Inspiration Point Way in Balboa Park.

From Interstate 8, take State Route 163 south. From state Route 163 south, take the Park Boulevard exit and make a left onto Park Boulevard.

From Interstate 5 south, take the 10th Avenue exit to "A" Street. Turn left onto "A" Street, and then turn left onto 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue becomes Park Boulevard.

From Interstate 5 north, take the 10th Avenue exit to "A" Street. Turn left onto "A" Street, and then turn left onto 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue becomes Park Boulevard.

From State Route 94 west, take the 25th Street exit. Turn right onto 25th Street. Turn left onto "B" Street, then turn right onto 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue becomes Park Boulevard.

Parking for the Activity Center is located in the large old Naval Hospital Parking Lot, which may be accessed from Inspiration Point Way off of Park Boulevard. Parking is free.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Route 7.

For other questions or concerns, see the Frequently Asked Questions or use the My Park web comment form.