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Lopez Ridge Recreation Center

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Program Guide

What's Coming

Current Special Events and Activities

Guitar and Ukulele Class for Beginners

Learning the basics of Guitar and Ukulele at Lopez Ridge. There are two classes available. 101 is for absolute beginners; no experience is necessary. 201 is for people with at least three months of experience. Classes include how to play chords, how to read tabs and chord diagrams, how to play simple 4-chord pop songs, and more.
Fee: Free
Tuesday: Guitar
4 - 4:30 p.m. 101 for ages 7-13
4:30 - 5 p.m. 201 for ages 7-13
5 - 5:30 p.m. 101 for ages 13+
5:30 - 6 p.m. 201 for ages 13+
Wednesday: Ukulele
4 - 4:30 p.m. 101 for ages 7-13
4:30 - 5 p.m. 201 for ages 7-13
5 - 5:30 p.m. 101 for ages 13+
5:30 - 6 p.m. 201 for ages 13+
See our Program Guide for details!

Basketball Clinic

Keep your basketball skills sharp with dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive drills. Work with one of our experienced coaches with drills, scrimmages, and fitness exercises to help you stay in shape and prepare for upcoming seasons.
Mondays 5 - 5:45 p.m.
Fee: $10
See our Program Guide for details!

Play Kids Kickball, Dodgeball, & Family Game Room Fun

This program is for kids who want to play outside and have fun. Improve balance and flexibility, and reduce stress while socializing with peers. Children will learn how to communicate as a team and how to respect one another, even when they are on opposing teams.
Fridays 4 - 4:45 p.m.
Fee: $10
See our Program Guide for details!


Register Online!

Visit SDRecConnect (link) to conveniently browse a variety of activities offered by the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department and Recreation Advisory Group. It's as easy as One, Two and Three.
Sign up for an account, find a class or activity, and register!
If registering a child for an activity, please do not use the child's information when completing a New Account. Adding family members after successfully creating an account can be completed later.
Please note: After you sign up for a new primary account, you will receive an email with a confirmation message. It is possible that the email will go to your junk or spam folder.
The email will include a special first-time activation link. You will not be able to use your new account until you have used this link!
If you need assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions link at the bottom of the SDRecConnect website.


History of the Center

Lopez Ridge was built in 2002. This quaint neighborhood park has 17.88 acres of beautiful scenery and has evolved into a popular place of leisure for the whole Mira Mesa community. Lopez Ridge staff cordially invites you to visit our neighborhood park today!


Directions and Bus Route

Map this location

From Interstate 15, take the Mira Mesa Boulevard exit and turn east. In approximately 3.4 miles, turn right onto Camino Santa Fe. In approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Calle Cristobal. The center is on the right, approximately 0.7 miles.

From Interstate 805, take the Mira Mesa Boulevard/Vista Sorrento Parkway exit and turn east onto Mira Mesa Boulevard. In approximately 2.4 miles, turn left onto Camino Santa Fe. In approximately 1 mile, turn right onto Calle Cristobal. The center is on the right, approximately 0.7 miles.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS Route 921.