San Ysidro Larsen Field Community Center

San Ysidro · City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department

Booking

To hold an event at a community, neighborhood or mini park, the city says to contact the staff at the nearest recreation center; fees follow the department's fee schedule. (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)Reserve through the owner ↗ (opens a new tab)

Hours

Center hours (call the center to confirm): Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed City holidays. (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)Open hours are not permission to play; the rule above is.

Cost

No fee is posted for use without a permit. The department's fee schedule (effective March 1, 2026, updated July 1, 2026) lists hourly rates for sports programs: field rental $13 for youth and $31 for adults, field lighting $11. Leagues and commercial activities in community park recreation areas also pay a Recreation Center Fund fee of $12 an hour per field for youth ($18 for adults). (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)

Parking

Not posted

What's there

No wall on record: we haven't found one on the owner's page.

Children's play area (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)

Tennis courts (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)

Goals aren't listed. Bring a pop-up goal; never move a park's goals.

Rules

• The San Ysidro (Larsen) Athletic Area is closed to vehicles from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. year-round. (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)
• It is unlawful to play any game of ball or engage in any sport except at the places and times the Parks and Recreation Department designates (SDMC §63.0102(c)(17)). (docs.sandiego.gov, Oct 15)
• During every permitted use or rental, at least a portion of the park must stay open to the public, and no area may be roped off unless it is one designated to be reserved (the department's park ground use rules, April 2024). (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)
• A park use permit is required for any group of 50 or more people per venue. (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)
• Providing a service in a park for a fee, such as a class, needs the City Manager's written consent (SDMC §63.0102(c)(14)); the city says fitness permits are obtained by contacting the park's location directly. (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)

Address

455 Sycamore Road, San Diego, CA 92173 (sandiego.gov, Oct 15)

The center also rents the field at Vista Pacifica Neighborhood Park; call for availability. Center: 619-424-0464.

Checked on October 15, 2026. Rules change and fields close for weather or upkeep: check the owner's page before you go.

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