La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation

A sign of things to come in the La Mesa Village

La Mesa's Downtown District Sign is coming soon. Among those at the Feb. 3 groundbreaking ceremony were, from left to right: Greg Humora, La Mesa City Manager; Pam Rader, La Mesa Village Association Board of Directors; Lauren Cazares, La Mesa Vice Mayor; Laura Lothian, La Mesa City Councilmember; John Bedlion, LMVA Board of Directors/Owner Johnny B's; Misty Thompson, La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation Executive Director; Tony Gaipa, La Mesa District Sign committee member. CeCe Canton Photography
 
By Karen Pearlman
 
Feb. 15, 2026 (La Mesa) -- The intersection of La Mesa Boulevard and Palm Avenue has always been a bustling corner, and the spot is about to draw even more visitors because that's the site of the coming Downtown La Mesa District Sign.
 
There is no firm ETA for the sign's actual rise, but at least earlier this month the foundation for the legacy was laid.
 
City officials, local business owners, residents and fans of the "Jewel of the Hills" gathered the morning of Feb. 3 to dig up and toss the first shovels of dirt from where the landmark archway will rise.

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LA MESA'S "ART IN THE PARK"

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"Celebrating community through artistic expression"
 
May 2, 2024 (La Mesa) — The La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation and City of La Mesa are excited to bring together local artists, performers, art enthusiasts, and the community for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity during the annual Art in the Park event.
 
This event aims to foster a sense of community and appreciation for the arts while providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents. It will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 2-6 p.m. at the La Mesa Community Garden in MacArthur Park, located at 5080 Memorial Drive. 

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LA MESA CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT NOV. 5

 

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November 1, 2016 (La Mesa) - La Mesa Park & Recreation Foundation is excited to host its first Cornhole Tournament & Family Festival Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 am to 5 pm. at La Mesita Park. The tournament, “Let’s Play!” features a cornhole tournament with two divisions offering cash prizes, craft booths, astro jump, delicious BBQ, beer garden, kids activities and more. Sign up at www.lamesaparks.org


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FUN WITH PHYSICS: APRIL 18 IN LA MESA

 

March 13, 2015 (La Mesa)--Fun with Physics is Saturday April 18, from 9:00 am – 12 noon at the La Mesa Boys and Girls Teen Club at Highwood Park, 7775 Junior High Drive, La Mesa, 91941.  Fun with Physics introduces all ages and the family to fun hands-on science experiments.  Experiments include: Bubbles, Sink or Float, Oobleck, Dry Ice Experiments, Barges and more. The city of La Mesa invites you to come join the fun.


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