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What's Coming
Upcoming Construction Work and Temporary Closure of the Colonel Irving Salomon San Ysidro Community Activity Center
The Colonel Irving Salomon San Ysidro Community Activity Center located at 179 Diza Road in San Ysidro will be temporarily closed during construction of an upcoming Capital Improvements Program (CIP) project.
Program information – For more information regarding the relocated programs and activities, please contact Parks and Recreation Staff at 619-534-3377.
CIP Project Improvements - new accessible playground, multi-purpose sports court, new accessible walkways, site furnishings, drinking fountains, parking lot resurfacing and new landscaping and irrigation system improvements.
Project Funding - The Total Project Cost of the CIP improvements is $5,800,000.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during the construction of this important improvement project.
Construction Notes
Construction Notes (Spanish)
History of the Center
The Recreation Center reopened in the spring 2004 after being closed for over a year due to a fire that destroyed part of the center.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 805 south, take state Route 905 west and take the Picador Boulevard/Smythe Avenue exit. Turn left on Smythe and proceed to Avenida de la Madrid. Turn left on Avenida de la Madrid. Then turn left on Blando Lane. Proceed two blocks to Diza Road and turn left.
From Interstate 5 south, take state Route 905 east and take the Picador Boulevard/Smythe Avenue exit. Turn right on Smythe and proceed to Avenida de la Madrid. Turn left on Avenida de la Madrid. Then turn left on Blando Lane. Proceed two blocks to Diza Road and turn left.
The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Route 932 and the San Diego Trolley's Blue Line.
Colonel Irving Salomon San Ysidro Community Activity Center
179 Diza Road
San Diego, CA 92173
(619) 424-0472
Recreation Center Hours
| Mon | 1100am - 8:00pm |
| Tues | 1100am - 8:00pm |
| Wed | 1100am - 8:00pm |
| Thurs | 1100am - 8:00pm |
| Fri | 1100am - 7:00pm |
| Sat | 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| Sun | CLOSED |
*Times are subject to change
The center is closed on City Holidays.
Facilities
The recreation center offers a gymnasium complete with six baskets, one volleyball court and two badminton courts, along with meeting rooms and an weight room. All meeting rooms are available for rent. Call the center for details. Staff are looking for donations for teen activities, community events and youth activities.
Teen Center Hours
Monday to Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fridays 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Phone: (619) 424-0472
Computer Lab, Sports, Movies, Volunteering, Dances and more!
San Ysidro Community Recreation Group
Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the San Ysidro Community Activity Center, located at 179 Diza Road.
San Ysidro Community Recreation Group Agendas, Minutes, and Postings
Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:
- San Ysidro Community Recreation Group
- San Ysidro Sports Games