General Information
The Southside Community Center is a welcoming, positive place dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities aimed at building community through fun. A variety of quality programs and activities are offered to a diverse population including leisure, sports, fitness classes, and summer camps. In addition, we offer a weekday lunch program and classes for older adults over the age of 60 and those who are disabled.
Southside also provides San José Recreation Preschool. We also host a number of special events through the year such as Neighbor Nights, and cultural and holiday celebrations.
The Center is perfect for rentals for events such as weddings, quinceaňeras, bar mitzvah/bat mitzvah, baptisms, and business meetings throughout the year. You can visit our Programs and Facilities pages for more information.
- Hours:
- Monday to Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Council District: 2
- Bus Line: 27
Amenities
- Facilities:
- Multi-Purpose Room
- Computer Lab
- Lounge
- Boutique
- Classrooms
- Internet / Wifi: Available
- Concessions / Vending Machines: Not available
- Parking: 100
- Adjacent Parks :
Programs Offered
| Age Groups |
Programs |
| Early Child Care (3 - 5) |
- San José Recreation Preschool
- Camp San José
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| Youth (5 - 17) |
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| Active Adult (50+) |
- Senior Nutrition Program: In partnership with TRIO Senior Meals, provides meals to Older Adults 60+ at 13 community centers throughout the City. All meals served at community centers meet county health standards.
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| Leisure Classes |
- Art
- Music
- Health
- Education
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| Therapeutics |
Please visit Grace Art and Wellness Program webpage for more information. |
| Homeless Resources |
- Life Moves Safe Parking Program
- Home First Outreach Services
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- Additional Programming and Classes



