Palega Recreation Center
Address
500 Felton Street San Francisco, CA 94134
Mon Closed Tue 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM Thu 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Sun Closed Other Park Hours 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Restroom Hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Features
Accessible Children’s Play Area
Accessible Parking
Accessible Picnic Area
Accessible Restroom
Athletic Field
Available for Rentals
Baseball / Softball
Baseball Diamond
Basketball
Community Garden
Community Room(s)
Gymnasium
Outdoor Basketball Court
Picnic Area
Ping Pong
Playground
Restrooms
Soccer
Tennis
About this Facility
In 1996, the Recreation and Park Commission voted unanimously to rename Portola Playground and Recreation Center in honor of Sululagi Palega Jr., a Samoan American and local sports legend, who was tragically killed in Modesto two years earlier. Described as a “Gentle Giant,” Palega grew up in the Portola District and was a regular visitor to the center, where he learned to play the sports that led him to be a local star at Balboa High School and later at City College of San Francisco. At the time of his death, Palega was in the process of being hired by the Recreation and Park Department as a director. He is remembered today as a community leader and icon for recreation in San Francisco and local sports.
Visit this thriving community center for a wide selection of games, sports, programs and classes, including after school activities for kids. Join a pickup game on the basketball court or soccer field, or take your frisky pup for a run. The large, inviting playground has climbing structures bordered by beautiful trees. Tennis courts, athletic fields and picnic areas are also available.
Programs at this Site
This facility offers tot classes, after school programs and dance classes for seniors.
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Fall 2025 Program Schedule - Register Online Here !
This facility offers tot classes, after school programs, dance classes for seniors, open gym hours for; pickup Basketball, Volleyball, and Table Tennis:
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
Basketball (Open) 10:00am-4:00pm
TLC 4:00pm-6:00pm
Women’s Volleyball League 6:30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday
Basketball (Open) 10:00am-3:30pm
Girls Basketball 4:00pm-6:00pm
Zumba & Programming 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday
Basketball (Open) 12:00pm-3:30pm
Girls Volleyball League 4:00pm-6:00pm
Women’s Volleyball League 6:30pm-9:00pm
Friday
Basketball (Open) 10:00am-4:00pm
Open Volleyball 4:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday
Basketball Membership Only (Registration Required - Course #45214) 10:00am-11:00am
Volleyball (Open) 1:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday
CLOSED
Atrium/Ping-Pong Area Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am-8:30pm Wednesday: 10am-8:30pm Thursday: 10am-8:30pm Friday: 10am-8:30pm Saturday: 9am-4:30pm Sunday: Closed
*TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY VARY BASED ON CLASS START/END DATES/TIMES AND OPERATIONAL NEEDS
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