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The La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation was established in 1999 with a mission to create exceptional park experiences in all of our 14 community parks.

10/30/2026

Closes tomorrow! Get your bids in before it’s too late.

“𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧; 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐩𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.” - 𝐕𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐯

While Art in the Park had to be cancelled on October 10, we are still able to celebrate the amazing artists that came together for the event. The online Art Show Auction is still open!

Bid on one of the fantastic pieces of artwork, gift baskets, or great experiences available at lamesaartinthepark.cbo.io.
Proceeds go towards the Future Park at Waite Drive.

Auction closes on October 30 so don’t let any of these great prizes slip away!

10/30/2026

Thank you La Mesa Rotary!

La Mesa Rotary supports the La Mesa Parks and Recreation Department. Misty Thompson, La Mesa Parks and Recreation Director, accepts a check from members of the La Mesa Rotary Club Foundation on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Shown with Misty is Club President Gabriela Contreras-Misirlioglu, Bill Ashman, Becki Schwartz, and Dr. James Thompson.

10/22/2026

Congratulations!

Thank you for an amazing 30 years at Submarina La Mesa! We appreciate all the love and support you have shown us along the way. - The Sub Bros (Matthew and Brian Kennedy)

10/21/2026

Last call for feedback for the new Arts and Culture Master Plan!

The deadline for the survey has been extended to October 25. Submit your feedback online at https://tinyurl.com/LMArtPlanSurvey.

“𝐃𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧; 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐩𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.” - 𝐕𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐯While Art in the Park ha...

10/15/2026

10/10/2026

Due to Tropical Storm Rachel, we unfortunately have to cancel today’s Art in the Park fundraising event.

Thank you to all the artists who came out and were ready to celebrate arts and culture in La Mesa.

Online Art Show Auction will be extended! Check out the amazing items at https://lamesaartinthepark.cbo.io.

Stay dry.

10/07/2026

Art in the Park is this Saturday, October 10 from 1-5:30 PM!
Come to MacArthur Park for a fun-filled afternoon teeming with arts and culture with free entry!

Live performances of martial arts and music will set the stage. A kid zone packed with crafts and activities. Vendors galore to explore. An auction full of great pieces and amazing items. Topped off with food and drinks for purchase.

09/22/2026

𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒌
Support La Mesa Arts and the Future Park at Waite Drive all in one great free event!

October 10, 2026
1 - 5:30 PM
MacArthur Park | 4900 Memorial Dr.

Art in the Park will have cultural fun for everyone with art exhibits, demonstrations, performances, food and drinks, and opportunity drawings! You won't want to miss it!

Applications for art submissions are being accepted at https://lamesaparks.org/1856/Park-Recreation-Foundation until September 25, 2026.

Visit https://lamesaparks.org/1856/Park-Recreation-Foundation for more information.

07/15/2026

Help shape the future of arts & culture in La Mesa. A community forum will be held on Wednesday, July 15, at 10AM at the La Mesa Community Center Conference Room - 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa.

06/11/2026

Address

4975 Memorial Drive
La Mesa, CA
91942

Telephone

(619) 667-1300

Website

http://www.lamesaparks.org/

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