Save the Rec

Save South Clairemont Recreation Center

Protecting a Vital Community Space

South Clairemont Recreation Center is more than just a building. It’s a place where our community comes together.

For years, Unidos Judo Club has proudly called this recreation center home. Thousands of children, teens, and adults have stepped onto these mats to build confidence, discipline, friendship, resilience, and belonging through one of the most affordable community programs in San Diego.

But this issue is bigger than judo.

Every week, South Clairemont Recreation Center serves local families through sports, dance, recreation, community gatherings, birthday parties, and neighborhood events. It is a space where kids stay active, families connect, and community is built.

Now, proposed City of San Diego budget cuts place South Clairemont Recreation Center at risk.

Closing or reducing access to this center would directly impact local youth programs, families, and community organizations throughout Clairemont.

We believe public recreation spaces matter.

Why This Matters

Recreation centers provide:

- Affordable youth activities
- Safe spaces for kids and teens
- Health and wellness opportunities
- Community connection
- Accessible programs for families of all income levels
- Volunteer and mentorship opportunities
- Positive alternatives to isolation and inactivity

Programs like Unidos Judo Club exist because public community spaces exist.

Without facilities like South Clairemont Recreation Center, many families lose access to affordable extracurricular programs entirely.

How You Can Help

1. Contact City Leaders

Please respectfully ask city leadership to protect South Clairemont Recreation Center during the upcoming budget process.

Suggested Message

“I support protecting South Clairemont Recreation Center and preserving access to affordable community programs for Clairemont families.”

Key Contacts

Jennifer Campbell (District 2 Councilmember)

Email: jennifercampbell@sandiego.gov

Contact page: District 2 Contact Page

Phone: (619) 236-6622

Carrie Munson (Senior Policy Advisor - Clairemont)

Email: cmunson@sandiego.gov

Phone: (619) 236-6726

Todd Gloria (Mayor of San Diego)

Email: mayortoddgloria@sandiego.gov

Official Contact Page: https://www.sandiego.gov/mayor/contact

You can also submit public comment through the City of San Diego budget process. Click here to learn more.

2. Share This Campaign

Help spread awareness by sharing:

Our Instagram posts: (https://www.instagram.com/unidosjudosd)https://www.instagram.com/YOURUSERNAME/
This webpage
Your personal experiences at South Clairemont Recreation Center

Community voices matter.

3. Attend Public Meetings

Public participation makes a difference.

We encourage supporters, families, neighbors, and former students to attend upcoming city budget meetings and speak about why recreation centers matter to Clairemont.