Recreation Centers
Filed under Activities, Oceanside City Links
Joe Balderrama Recreation Center
The Joe Balderrama Recreation Center, located in three-acre Joe Balderrama Park, is a 12,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the needs of the Eastside Community. Included in the facility are an auditorium with a stage and kitchen, game/activities room, four multi-purpose/meeting rooms and two courtyards. Approximately 100,000 annual participants take advantage of the many activities and special events offered at the center. Activities include: daily childcare, after-school programs, teen programs, a variety of youth sports, dance, fitness and educational classes, day camps and community-wide special events (Halloween Carnival, Spring Egg Hunt, Day in the Park, etc.).
The building is open to the public M/W/F – 9am-6pm; T/TH – 9am-7:30pm; Sat 8am-4pm. A schedule of activities is posted quarterly. The facility and/or rooms are available for rental.
709 San Diego Street
Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 435-5530
Beach Recreation Center
The Beach Recreation Center, located below the Oceanside Municipal Pier, is a 17,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the needs of the entire community. Included in the facility are a gymnasium, game/activities room, meeting room, kitchen, stage, and locker/shower rooms. Approximately 200,000 annual participants take advantage of the many activities and special events offered at the center. Activities include: basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, sports camps, day camps, wheelchair rugby, teen programs, billiards, ping pong, foosball and a variety of special events (weddings, birthdays, dances, etc.).
The building is open to the public M-Th 10am-8pm; F 10am-5:30pm; Sat Basketball Season (December through March) 8am-5pm; Sat (April-November) 8am-12noon. Beach Recreation Center is available for rentals on Sat/Sun. Please inquire within.
300 North The Strand
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-5233
John Landes Recreation Center
The John Landes Recreation Center, located in 10-acre John Landes Park, is a 12,000-square-foot facility, designed to serve the needs of the surrounding community. Included in the facility are an auditorium, two meeting rooms, and a game/activity room. Approximately 100,000 annual participants take advantage of the many programs and activities offered at the center. Activities and classes include: ceramics, cooking, dance, fitness, gymnastics, martial arts and a variety of after-school and teen programs.
The building is open to the public M-F – 9am-8:30pm; Sat 9am-12noon. A schedule of activities is posted quarterly. The facility and/or rooms are available for rental.
2855 Cedar Road
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 435-5545
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Melba Bishop Recreation Center
Melba Bishop Recreation Center, located in 16-acre Melba Bishop Park, is a 35,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the needs of the entire community. Included in the facility are a gymnasium with two full-size basketball courts and locker/shower facilities, auditorium, meeting room, dance/fitness room, weight room, and preschool room. Approximately 250,000 annual participants take advantage of the many activities and events offered at the center. Activities include basketball, volleyball, soccer, sports camps, day camps, tiny tots, after-school programs, teen programs, field trips and a variety of dance, educational and fitness classes.
The building is open to the public M-F – 9am-6pm. A schedule of activities is posted quarterly. The facility and/or rooms are available for rental.
5306 North River Road
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-5550
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Oceanside Senior Citizens Center
The Oceanside Senior Citizens’ Center, located immediately south of Recreation Park, is a 14,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the needs of the senior (55 years and older) community. Included in the facility are an auditorium, meeting rooms, game/activities room and library. Approximately 75,000 annual participants take advantage of the many activities and events offered at the center. Activities include a variety of social services, educational and creative classes, health services, support groups and both active and passive recreation programs.
The building is open to the public M-F – 8am-4pm; Sat/Sun – available for rentals. Inquire within. A schedule of activities is posted quarterly.
455 Country Club Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-5250
