La Jolla Recreational Center, Recreational center in La Jolla, United States.

La Jolla Recreational Center is a 1915 recreation building designed by San Diego architect Irving Gill for philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, on land next to her home. The building's appearance has not been substantially altered from the original, and the grounds have always included a children's play area alongside the center itself.

The building was constructed in 1915 and shows Gill's innovative approach to California architecture using reinforced concrete techniques that were advanced for that period. The construction was pioneering for the development of modern public buildings on the West Coast.

The facility serves as a social hub where La Jolla residents gather regularly for classes, sports events, and local celebrations. This role as a meeting place for the community has remained stable over decades and continues to shape neighborhood life.

The center is run by the City of San Diego and sits next to the site of Ellen Browning Scripps's former home in La Jolla. Its 1915 building and adjoining children's play area are still in use, and the La Jolla Town Council and La Jolla Community Planning Group meet here. Check with the city for current hours and program registration before visiting.

Ellen Browning Scripps, a wealthy philanthropist, commissioned the building as part of her vision to create public facilities serving La Jolla for generations. This origin as a privately funded community project makes the center a notable example of how individual donations shaped neighborhood development.