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What's Coming
Spring Egg Hunt
When: Friday April 11, 2024
Time: 5:00am – 7:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
See our Spring Egg Hunt Flyer for details!
Art Class – Krafty Krafts
Code: 120087
Cost: FREE
Ages: 5 - 13 years old
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Days: Thursday
Cooking - Baking Basics
Code: 120088
Cost: $5.00
Ages: 6 - 13 years old
Times: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Days: Tuesday
Cooking Class
Code: 120089
Cost: $5
Ages: 7 - 13 years old
Times: 4:00pm – 5:30 pm
Days: Wednesday
Homework Club
Code: 120090
Cost: FREE
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00 pm
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Soccer League - Youth
Times: 4:00pm – 6:00 pm Days: Monday & Wednesday
Peewee, 10U, 12U
Tuesday & Thursday
14U & 16U
*Season Begins 3/11/24
Age Division Active Net Codes:
Peewee – Code: 120096
10 & Under - Code: 120091
12 & Under - Code: 120092
14 & Under - Code: 120093
16 & Under - Code: 120094
Volleyball League – Youth
Times: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Days: Monday & Wednesday
12U
Tuesday & Thursday
14U & 16U
*Season Begins 3/18/24
Age Division Active Net Codes:
12 & Under - Code: 120096
14 & Under - Code: 120097
16 & Under - Code: 120098
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History of the Center
The area now known as Willie Henderson Sports Complex was originally called the Southeast Athletic Field. Willie Henderson lived in the area and was responsible for building ballfields for youth. In 1986, the site was named after him for his commitment to youth sports.
Directions and Bus Route
From Interstate 805, take the 43rd Street exit. Turn right, proceed to Boston Avenue and turn right. Proceed to 45th Street and turn left. 45th Street becomes a one-way street where Willie Henderson Sports Complex is located (on the right).
The Sports Complex is accessible by bus via SDMTS Routes 11 and 955.
Recreation Centers
Willie Henderson Sports Complex
1035 South 45th St.
San Diego, CA 92113
619-527-3407
Recreation Center Hours
Please call center for hours of operation.
| Mon | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Tues | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Wed | Noon - 10 p.m. |
| Thurs | Noon - 10 p.m. |
| Fri | Noon - 8 p.m. |
| Sat | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Sun | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
*Times are subject to change
The center is closed on City Holidays.
Facilities
Four ball fields (one baseball field, two softball fields and one youth ball field), three multi purpose fields for soccer and football, two outdoor multi purpose courts for basketball and volleyball, two tot lots, picnic areas and a field house offering two meeting rooms, a kitchen and restrooms.
Willie Henderson Sports Complex Community Recreation Group
Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month.
Willie Henderson Sports Complex Community Recreation Group Agendas, Minutes, and Postings
Willie Henderson Sports Complex Community Recreation Group Recruitment
See our Community Recreation Group Recruitment flyer for more details.
Community Partners
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