Municipal Gymnasium Morley Field Sports Complex

City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department

Parks Make Life Better!

2019 Fall Program

Registering Online? Online Registration Activity Numbers are assigned for each class and appear in brackets 

Municipal Gymnasium is located in Balboa Park.  It offers three full size basketball courts and

bleachers for spectators.  The basketball courts are available for rent.  Open play hours may

vary and are subject to change. 

2111 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 / (619) 525-8262

Morley Field Sports Complex is located in the East Mesa of Balboa Park.  It offers multi-

purpose ball fields, tot lot play area, archery range, off leash dog park, group picnic areas,

outdoor sand volleyball court, disc golf course, a velodrome (bicycle track), a fitness par course,

Bud Kearns Swimming Pool, 24 Balboa Tennis club courts, and hiking and running trails. 

2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104 / (619) 525-8262 

Balboa Park Activity Center is a multi-purpose gymnasium built to accommodate badminton,

table tennis, volleyball, and other events, including regional, state and national tournaments.  

2145 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-5997

Our Mission "To provide healthy,sustainable,and enriching environments

for all"

Our Vision "To connect all to the City's

diverse world class park

system"

DAILY YOUTH ACTIVITIES Municipal Gym/Morley Field Sports Complex

$ 5

MEMBER

Fundamental BasketballThis introductory class will teach the fundamentals of basketball, encourage good sportsmanship, while everyone has fun. Location: 2111 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101 Registration: August 17-September 16, 2019 Starts: September 03-October 24, 2019 M/W [#65042] T/TH [#65041] Time: 5-6pm       Ages: 8-16yrs     

Pee Wee Basketball 

Location: 2111 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101  Registration: August 17-September 16, 2019 Starts: September 03-October 24, 2019 M/W [#65044] T/TH [#65043]  Time: 5-6pm   Ages: 4-7yrs    

This introductory class will teach the fundamentals of basketball, encourage good sportsmanship, while everyone has fun.

FREE

FREE

Location: 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104  Registration: August 17-October 10, 2019 Starts: September 04-December 4,2019 M/W {#65040}      10 and under M/W {#65037}       12 and under T/TH {#65038}       14 and under T/TH {#65039}       16 and under  Class Size: 8min/15max

$25.00 per child

Youth Flag FootballThe Youth Flag Football program is designed to develop and enhance players fundamental skills on passing, catching and defensive ability in a friendly and team environment. Practices will be held at Morley Field Sports Complex. 

Qualified teams will get a chance to participate in the City Wide tournament

hosted by the S.P.O.R.T.S. Committee at the end of the season. Proof Age

(Birth Certificate, Government Issued ID, Passport, School Report Card, etc.)

are required to verify age of participants. Please bring the Proof of Age

document to the recreation center at your earliest convenience so that staff

may verify the age of the participant, otherwise the participant will be

ineligible to participate in post-season play.

$ 5

MEMBER

Location: 2145 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 Starts:  Sunday, September 1, 2019 Ends:  Thursday, November 28, 2019

Open to beginners through advanced players, this program is designed to help develop your table tennis game. Novice players will learn basic strokes and techniques, while advanced players will learn complicated techniques involved in playing modern table tennis. 

Contact: Katthong Pisa, 619-560-7646

Ages: All ages

Perry's Table TennisIf you are interested in increasing your knowledge and ability in this popular Olympic sport, this is your opportunity to learn from a pro.  Please contact the instructor to set up training days and times.  Location: 2145 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 [#66219] Starts:    Sunday, September 1, 2019 Ends:  Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Contact: Perry Schwartzberg ,  832-651-8302

ashscoot@aol.com

Fee: $50

Ages: Adults 

Pisa's Table Tennis

[#66220]:      1 hour class      $37       

[#66221]:      1.5 hour class   $55

[#66222]:    2 hour class       $70

$ 5

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Slow Flow YogaThis is an all level class focused on creating fluidity and heightening awareness in the body. Props such as bolsters, blocks, and straps are regularly incorporated in your practice to support proper alignment and opening of the body.  Yoga mats are provided; a towel and water are recommended. *Limited space available*

Location: 2145 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 Registration:  December 1-February 30, 2019 [#66226] Starts:  Thursday September 5, 2019  Ends:  Friday, November 01, 2019

Time: 6:15-7:15pm 

Ages: 18yrs+

Adult Programs Balboa Park Activity Center

Free!

City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department To provide healthy, sustainable and enriching environments for all

Municipal Gym/Morley Field Sports Complex, Balboa Park Activity Center Staff, Hours, & Info

All City of San Diego parks and beaches are smoke and alcohol free.

As a recipient of federal funds, the City of San Diego cannot discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, gender, religious creed, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, mental or

physical disability, medical condition (including HIV, AIDS & AIDS-Related Complex). If anyone believes he or she has been discriminated against, he or she may file a complaint alleging the discrimination with either the

City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department (Contact District Manager at 619-235-1106) or the Office of Equal Opportunity, US Department of the Interior, Washington DC 20240. This information is

available in alternative formats upon request.

Municipal Gym/Morley Field Sport       Complex Staff: Area Manager II: Vicky Hara

Center Director III: Victor Johnson II

Asst. Center Director: Audrie Magdaleno

Recreation Leader I: Shirah Hancock

Recreation Leader I: Kristen Turner

Recreation Leader I: Lance Dillon

Recreation Leader I: Kyle Norris 

 Recreation Leader I: Jose Renteria

Recreation Leader I: Jewel Lovelady

Recreation Leader I: Theresa Davis

Balboa Park Activity Center Staff: Area Manager II: Vicky Hara  Center Director III: John Gascon

Asst. Center Director: Latece Foster

Recreation Leader I: Irene Burns

Recreation Leader I: Thai Lay

Recreation Leader I: Janette Montero

Recreation Leader I: Sofia Bianconi

Recreation Leader I: Noah Jones-Ross

Recration Leader I: Stephen Howell

Recreation Leader I: Felipe Delgado

Morley Field Sports Complex Business Hours:

Monday-Friday: 3pm-9pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 9am-5pm

Municipal Gym Business Hours:

Monday-Friday: 12pm-8:45pm Saturday: 9am-4:45pm Sunday: 9am-3:45 pm

*Municipal Gym Open Play

Basketball Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 12pm-5:45pm

Friday: 12pm-8:45pm Sunday: 9am-3:45pm

**Hours are subject to change***

Balboa Park Activity Center Mon/Wed: 3pm-9pm

Tuesday/Thursday: 11am-10pm Friday: 11am-9pm

Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 9am-5pm

$ 5

MEMBER

General Administration InformationTo obtain a building/field use permit for Municipal Gym or Morley Field Sports Complex, please contact the Center Director at (619) 525- 8262. Permits are issued by appointment only. Class registrations for classes are accepted from 2:00-7:30pm Monday-Wednesday.  To obtain a permit for the  Balboa Park activity center contact Center Director at (619)235-5998. Class registrations for classes are accepted  from 3pm-7pm Mon-Wed and 11am-5pm Tues-Thursday. 

In the case of emergency, public Automatic External Defibrillators are located in the front lobby of Muni Gym and at the Senior Building at Morley Field.

Holiday Closures   September 2– Labor Day November 11- Veterans Day November 28-Thanksgiving Day Volunteers: We are always looking for people who would like to share their knowledge and passion. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunterr Director at (619) 533-4017.

Additional Phone Numbers: BP Permit Center (619) 235-1169 BP Special Events (619) 235-1104 BP Information Receptionist (619) 235-1101 Balboa Park Activity Center (858) 581-7100 Bud Kearns Memorial Pool (619) 692-4920 North Park Recreation Center (619) 235-1152 Golden Hill Recreation Center 619) 235-1138 Humane Society: (619) 299-7012

Recreation at Morley Field Sports ComplexBalboa Park & Morley Field Archery Ranges: The ranges in Balboa Park and Morley Field are the last

remaining public field archery ranges in Southern California. For more information

visit www.sandiegoarchers.com  San Diego Velodrome: The Balboa Park Velodrome is a 333.3 meter concrete track with a maximum banking of

27 degrees in the corners. For more information visit www.sdvelodrome.com  Bud Kearns Memorial Pool: Pool size is 22 yards long by 40 meter wide, with 14 lanes, two spectator areas and

lounge chairs available. For more information visit  www.sandiego.gov (619)-692-4920 Morley Field Disc Golf Course: Located at 3090 Pershing Drive, San Diego, CA 92104, this 30 acre disc golf

course is open 365 days a year sunrise to sunset. Only $4 weekdays and $5 weekends, with $1.50 disc rentals.

For more information visit www.morleyfield.com (619) 692-3607 Balboa Park Tennis Courts: Includes 24 hard courts, a stadium court with seating for 4,000. For more

information visit www.balboatennis.com (619) 295-9278 Hiking Trails and Bike Paths: Balboa Park offers 19 trails totaling over 65 miles of varying difficulty, scenery,

and length. Run or bike through the park on dirt paths or along the beautiful museums and incorporated

landmarks. For more information visit www.balboapark.org

Recreation at Balboa Park Activity CenterSan Diego Badminton Club: The SDBC provides recreational and competitive play for about 300 members.

 Club hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am – 9:30pm, Fridays from 11am – 8:30pm and Saturdays and

Sundays from 9am – 4:30pm.  Annual membership is $80/adult, $40/youth and can be purchased at

www.sandiegobadminton.org. 

San Diego Table Tennis Association: The SCTTA offers 25 butterfly tables for players of all levels.

 Membership hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-8:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-9:30pm,

Fridays from 11am – 8:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am – 4:30pm.  Annual membership fee is $50

and non-members are welcome to participate with a $5 drop in fee (first time is free).  Memberships can be

purchased at www.sdtta.org. 

Open Play Badminton: BPAC has 5 courts designated for open play badminton and it’s free.  When courts are

full, sign-ups will be taken at the front desk.  We do not provide equipment for the public.  Hours for Open Play

is Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am – 9:30pm, Fridays from 11am –

8:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 9am – 4:30pm.

Open Play Volleyball: BPAC offers 3 courts for open play volleyball for all levels and it’s free.  Open play hours

are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.  

Open Play Pickleball:  BPAC offers 5 courts for open play pickleball for all ages and all skill levels.  Participants

must bring their own equipment.  Hours for open play are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am – 2:30pm.

 Pickleball is not offered during Summer, Winter and Spring break.  

Hours and times are subject to change without notice.  For our monthly calendar, please visit

https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/bpacactivityschedule.pdf. Community Groups Morley Field is located at 2221 Morley Field Drive

Balboa Park/Morley Field Advisory Group: Meetings are held quarterly at 6pm on the first Wednesday of the 

month, August, November.  Meetings are held at the Balboa Park Activity Center, 2145 Park Blvd, 92101. (619) 235-5997 San Diego Club de Petanque:  Petanque is known as bocce ball with an attitude.  The local club was started in

1981 and still plays the first and third Sunday of the month.  Guests are always welcome and lessons are free. 

For more information visit info@sandiegopetanque.com  Canine Council: The council consists of community members interested in the well being of canine in the

Balboa Park area. For more information visit  www.caninecouncilofmorleyfield.com / morleyfield@hotmail.com Come visit the Off-leash Dog Park right next to the Morley Field Tennis Courts!

 Come have a picnic or birthday at Morley Field Sports Complex in Balboa Park! See the Center Director for permit information for parties over 49 people.

Online Registration InformationYou may register online for all contractual programs offered by the Recreation Council using the Online

Activity Registration System. Log onto: www.SDRecConnect.com Returning Customers (previously registered for classes online): Click the “My Account” button. Enter your

Login (email) and password. Log in with this password to activate your account. First-time Online User/New Accounts: Click on the “Create Account” button. Fill out the New Account request

form completely, including all required fields (Birth date, gender, email address, etc.) and click submit.  Please

submit your request only once.  You will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provided.

Please follow directions provided to active account. *Please Note: (For first time users only) Parents/Guardian must create their own account first using their own information. Once you have an online registration account, you will have the opportunity to add a child as a family member. If you need help, please click the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) button for information.

PaymentPayment is required at the time of registration.

Payment methods for registrations taken at the Center are a credit card, EXACT cash or a check payable to

City Treasure.

Online Class registration requires a credit card payment.

Credit cards accepted are VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. We are unable to accept debit cards.

A $25.00 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Effective September 8, 2015, service fees will apply as follows for all transactions. For Online Registrations, $2

Transaction fee and 3% Processing fee will be charged for every transaction. For In-house Registrations, $2

Transaction fee will be charged for every transaction. Rates are established by the service provider and are

nonrefundable.

Financial assistance is available. Please submit the application to Recreation Center office one week prior to

the start of registration.

Class fees are not prorated/discounted after the beginning of the scheduled session.

Resident - Resides in the City of San Diego, property taxes are paid to the City of San Diego.

Non-Resident - Resides outside the City of San Diego.

Refund Policy: Complete the Official Request for Refund Form (AC-1006) and submit it with supporting

documents to the Center Director. You will need to contact the Center Director for this form. Provide detailed

reason for cancellation and provide mailing address for delivery check. You will receive a refund check 6-8

weeks after the request form is submitted.