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Parks & Recreation

Mira Mesa Recreation Center (Also Known as Gil Johnson Recreation Center)

8575 New Salem St.
San Diego, CA 92126
858-538-8122

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Program Guide

Open Play Gym Schedule

Game Room Schedule

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Recreation Center Hours

Monday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: Noon to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Mira Mesa Recreation Center is open on the weekends courtesy of the Mira Mesa Community Recreation Group.


*Times are subject to change

Current Programs and Activities

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Program Guide

Open Play Gym Schedule  Game Room Schedule

What's Coming

Visit SDRecConnect 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. 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 may go to your junk or spam folder. The email will also include a special first-time activation link. You cannot use your new account until you've used this special link! If you need assistance, please see the Frequently Asked Questions link at the bottom of the SDRecConnect website.

Free Lunch Summer is back throughout San Diego. Check out our Free Lunch flyer for more details!

Facilities

Available for rental use. Call the center for details.

Multi-purpose Fields

Outdoor Basketball Courts

Tot Lot

Picnic Tables

Gazebo

Activity Room

Kitchen

History

The Mira Mesa Recreation Center was dedicated in January 1977. Ten years later, on April 3, 1987, it was named in honor of Gilbert Johnson, who served in numerous public and community capacities, including as a City Councilmember from 1971 to 1977 and deputy mayor in 1975.

Directions and Bus Route

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From Interstate 15, exit Mira Mesa Boulevard and travel west for approximately 2.5 miles. The center is on the corner of Mira Mesa Boulevard and New Salem Street.

The center is accessible by bus via SDMTS (link is external) Routes 210, 921 and 964.

For general Parks and Recreation Department information, see the Frequently Asked Questions or click the Ask Parks button below.