Encanto Recreation Center
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Open Play Schedule Encanto Area Guide
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All participants must pre-register on the SDRecConnect Website.
Fall Events
Thriller Thursday- Halloween Event
Scary Haunted MAZE! Candy! Costume Contest! Live Music! Pumkin Decorations!
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Ages: All Ages
Cost: FREE! (No registration required)
Event Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner with the Bulls – Annual Thanksgiving Event
Free Dinner Plate! Raffles! Entertainment! Games!
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Ages: All Ages
Cost: FREE!
Event Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner in Whoville – Annual Winter Event
Free Dinner Plate! Raffles! Entertainment! Games!
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2026
Ages: All Ages
Cost: FREE!
Event Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New Youth Programs
Creative Art Workshop
Ages: 5-19
Cost: $25.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- September: (#136459)
- October: (#136460)
- November: (#136461)
Cooking with Coach Ant
Ages: 7-13
Cost: $40.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- September: (#134967)
- October: (#134968)
- November: (#134969)
Encanto Baking Club
Ages: 7-13
Cost: $30.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- September: (#134970)
- October: (#134971)
- November: (#134972)
New Adult Programs
Encanto Wellness Hour
Ages: 18+
Cost: $30.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- Session 1: (#136462)
- Session 2: (#136463)
Stitch & Sip
Ages: 18+
Cost: $25.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- September: (#134997)
- October: (#135000)
- November: (#135001)
Sports
Basketball Clinic
Ages: 15-15
Cost: $25.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- 5-8 year olds: (#135795)
- 8-12 year olds: (#135796)
- 12-15 year olds: (#135793)
Encanto Cheer Squad
Ages: 5-14
Cost: $42.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- 7 Years and Under: (#134944)
- 10 Years and Under: (#134940)
- 12 Years and Under: (#134941)
- 14 Years and Under: (#134943)
Sports Leagues
2026 Fall Flag Football League
Ages: 5-14
Cost: $42.00 for all leagues
SDRecConnect Codes:
- 7 Years & Under: (#134948)
- 10 Years & Under: (#134945)
- 12 Years & Under: (#134946)
- 14 years & Under: (#134947)
2026 TAC Volleyball League
Ages: 10-17
Cost: $42.00
SDRecConnect Codes:
- 12 Years & Under: (#134949)
- 14 Years & Under: (#134950)
17 Years & Under: (134951)Canceled
Register Online!
Visit the SDRecConnect Website to conveniently browse a variety of activities offered by the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and Community Recreation Groups. It's as easy as One, Two and Three.
If you need assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions link at the bottom of the SDRecConnect Website.
Current Special Events and Activities
Fun for one, Fun for all! Check out your local Recreation Center's program guide for more details.
History of the Center
Land for the Encanto Recreation Center was acquired by the City in 1940, and the facility was built in 1964. The senior center was added in 1966, and the fields were completed in 1986.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 805, go to Imperial Avenue and travel east to 65th Street. Turn left on 65th Street and proceed up the hill. The center is on the right.
The center is accessible by bus via Routes 916/917 and the San Diego Trolley's Orange Line. For more information please visit the SDMTS Website.
Recreation Centers
Encanto Recreation Center
6508 Wunderlin Ave.
San Diego, CA 92114
619-527-3411
Recreation Center Hours
| Mon | 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Tues | 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Wed | 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Thurs | 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Fri | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Sun | CLOSED |
*Times are subject to change
The center is closed on City Holidays.
Refer to our City Holiday Schedule to verify if the center is closed on a specific holiday.
Facilities
There is one baseball field, one soccer field, one outdoor basketball court, a tot lot and areas for picnics and other leisure activities, a spacious meeting room for up to 88 people that can be divided into two smaller rooms, a craft room, a kitchen and a large indoor basketball court.
Encanto Community Recreation Group
Encanto Community Recreation Group is looking for new members. Membership is free and open to the public. The Community Recreation Group serves as an advisory group to the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department, and facilities include Encanto Recreation Center, Emerald Hills neighborhood Park, Marie Widman Neighborhood Park and Encanto Elementary Joint Use Field. Meetings are held every other month on the fourth Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. More information is available by calling the Encanto Recreation Center at 619‑527‑3411.
Encanto Community Recreation Group Agendas, Minutes and Postings
Teen Center
Currently closed until further notice. Please contact Encanto Recreation Center at 619-527-3411 for more information.
Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:
- The Encanto Community Recreation Group