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San Diego Park and Recreation is also celebrating the
100-year anniversary of the La Jolla Recreation Center. La
Jolla has historical significance in the field of recreation as
one of the oldest recreation centers west of the Mississippi River. It was designated as a historical building by the
San Diego Historical Society in 1973. La Jolla opened in
1915 as a gift from Ellen Browning Scripps, a major cultural and civic philanthropist in La Jolla and San Diego.
The center was designed by the noted architect Irving Gill,
who also designed many other civic buildings in La Jolla
and San Diego. At the time of its opening, the community
center and playground represented the state of the art for
play equipment and park amenities in the United States.
Today, the La Jolla Recreation Center continues to provide recreation for all patrons and be a place to promote
community and civic participation. " There are a number
of larger-than-life figures that play prominently in the history of La Jolla and the rec center. Ellen Browning Scripps'
dream for the rec center was to offer a place for fitness and
sports for kids and families. It was a novel dream then,
but that goal has never changed in 100 years, " says Doug
Fitzgerald, president of La Jolla Rec Center.
" Ellen Browning Scripps would be proud about what
has come from her dream and how consistent the rec center has been to its original goals. However, I think that
many things would be beyond her imagination, such as
classes in yoga, karate and our senior dances that have
strong appeal, " continues Fitzgerald. " As we think about
the future, we want to remain focused on our original goal
but be flexible in our offerings and continue to appeal to
the next generations of families and children. "
The Centennial Celebration and Rededication for La
Jolla Recreation Center will be held July 25, 2015, and
includes a plaque dedication and a time capsule burial.
La Jolla Parks and Recreation, Inc. is sponsoring the celebration of the centennial in partnership with the city of
San Diego. It also plans to partner with city staff to update
playground equipment and other facilities at the site.

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Catrina Belt is an Editorial Intern for Parks & Recreation magazine
(cbelt@nrpa.org).

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