Penn Athletic Field
What's Coming?
Winter Programs
Youth Basketball, Pee Wee and 10 and Under COED
Days: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
Time: *Exact Practice Times TBD
Ages: 5 - 10 years old
Cost: $25.00
Cheerleading - Lady Pythons
Days: Mondays
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ages: 8 - 13 years old
Cost: $40.00
Winter Camp
Week 1: December 21 - December 24
Fee: $80.00/week
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Week 1: December 28 - January 31
Fee: $80.00/week
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Special Events
Cookies with Santa
December 12th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free Event!
Kids Night Out
January 15th, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: $10.00
Strawberry Workshop
February 16th, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: $10.00
To register for these and other activities use the "Register or view available classes" button above!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VIEW OUR SEASONAL PROGRAM GUIDE OR CALL (619) 527-3458.
The site center was built in 1989/1990. Before Penn Athletic Field was built, the land was undeveloped.
From Interstate 805, take the state Route 54 east. Take the Plaza Bonita Center Way/Reo Drive exit. Turn left and proceed to Parkside Avenue, then turn right. Travel approximately one mile to the second stop sign and turn left on Dusk Drive. Go up the hill and look for the parking lot on the right-hand side of the street.
The field is accessible by bus via Routes 961 and 962. For more information please visit the SDMTS Website.
Penn Athletic Field
2555 Dusk Drive
San Diego, CA 92139
619-527-3458
Recreation Center Hours
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Tues | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Thurs | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri | 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Sun | CLOSED |
Teen Center
619-527-3458
| Mon | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Tues | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Wed | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Thurs | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fri | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
*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 a large multipurpose field, a teen center, play areas, a kitchen, and an activity room with games, including ping-pong. The activity room and kitchen are available for rent. Call the center for details.
Paradise Hills/Penn Community Recreation Group
Penn Community Recreation Group is looking for new members. Membership is free and open to the public. The Community Recreation Group is an advisory group to the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.
Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Bay Terraces Community and Senior Center, 7445 Tooma Street.
Paradise Hills Community Recreation Group Agendas, Minutes, and Postings
Community Partners
The following businesses and organizations show their support:
- The Paradise Hills Community Recreation Group