The World Mission Society Church of God was founded in Korea by Ahn Sang-hong in 1964. The church has since expanded across the world and today includes a location in Santee.
The church grounds include an impressive brick building and plenty of lot parking for services.
New Heights Community Church offers a hybrid of traditional and modern worship. The focus is on a multi-generational congregation so that everyone can attend services together. Aside from the 10:15 am Sunday Service, classes are offered for men, women and children, with focuses on various teachings of worship, philosophy and discipleship. High school and middle school youth programs are offered as well. Visit newheightscommunity.org for more information.
The Carlton Hills Evangelical Lutheran Church is a great community gathering spot for a number of events, including weekly worship. The church's website has all the information you need about activities, children's day care, summer camps and much more. See for yourself why this spacious and beautiful worship center has been in the community of Santee for 50 years.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international nonprofit organization with an "aerie" in Santee. It promotes community living and bonding, as well as civic and individual prosperity. The Fraternal Order of Eagles has more than 1,400 aeries in the United States and Canada and more than 800,000 members. Its women's auxiliaries total to over 1,300 aeries with 250,000 members. Its past accomplishments have included the creation of Mother's Day, contributing to the Social Security Program and battling ageism with its "Jobs After 40" Program.
Santee United Methodist focuses on four major areas of ministry: combating poverty, engaging with the poor, creating new places for congregations and developing Christian leaders. Its also involved in the local community working with the poor, sick and oppressed.
The Friendly Used Bookstore offers avid readers a variety of used novels and textbooks at nominal prices. The store accepts donated books from the community and utilizes volunteers to resell them at a low cost. The store is well-organized, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Woodglen Vista Park and Skate & BMX Park features a skate/BMX park, two jungle gyms, a swing set, a large multi-use field and a baseball field.
More than a dozen barbecue grills, a shaded picnic table pavilion, a clean restroom and plenty of shade trees make for a comfortable picnic park.
Unleashed dogs are permitted at certain times:
Off-leash pet areas: (Baseball field, August 16 through December 31 and multipurpose field, January 1 through August 15):
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun, dawn to 9am and 3pm to dusk
Elbow pads, knee pads and helmet are required. The skatepark offers free workshops and occasional competitions.
Beer and wine are permitted in the park, but liquor is not permitted in any Santee park.
No smoking is allowed within the boundaries of the playgrounds or tot lots or within 20 feet of the main entrances and exits.
This is a huge beautiful green park along the banks of the San Diego River with many shade trees, a large playground with slides and swings, and paved/unpaved bike, hiking, and horse trails that extend deep into the canyon.
It's a great park for a nice walk, a picnic, or to bring the kids to the playground.
There is a good sized picnic pavilion which can be reserved for parties. To the side of the picnic area is a stylish basketball court.
The front of the park has plenty of free parking, handicap and RV parking as well.
Dogs must be leashed, unless in the large dog off-leash zone, which is open dawn until 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. until dusk (map).
Beer and wine consumption is permitted on the weekend, but Monday through Friday only with a City-issued permit. Liquor is not permitted in any Santee park.
No smoking allowed within the boundaries of the playgrounds or tot lots, and within 20 feet of main entrances and exits.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of East County is a safe place for kids ages 6 to 18 to take part in recreation programs, cultural and physical education, leadership development, and personal adjustment and enrichment programs. It offers youth an alternative to the streets.
Annual memberships cost $40, with additional fees for sports leagues, classes, field trips, transportation and day camps. Sports leagues at the Santee Clubhouse include winter basketball and girls volleyball.
Drop-in hours are 2pm - 6pm, Monday through Friday, and activities include a game
room, homework club, arts and crafts, a computer lab and more.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club is "to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive responsible caring citizens." More information on the Santee Clubhouse can be found here.
Goodwill helps people with barriers to employment learn the skills to find competitive employment through working in the Goodwill Thrift Store. Its thrift store accepts donations of clothes and household objects, which it then retails at a discounted price.
Guardian Angels Catholic Church is the only Catholic institution in Santee. It offers bible study, preschool, youth group, choir, an online prayer request page, missionary activities and other ministries.
The Fall Festival is the church's largest event of the year.
Tucked away behind Prospect Avenue is "the home for the liberal spirit in San Diego's East County." The Summit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship sits on a large, easy-to-find lot and offers a diverse, inter-generational congregation that promotes personal and spiritual growth, social justice and environmental awareness. Sunday sessions, nursery school and various other events and studies are offered throughout the year. Visit www.suuf.org to find out more.
The Santee Church of Christ boasts a congregation of approximately 170. The church offers Sunday Bible classes, worship, and offers TV programs which air Tuesday nights at 8pm on Cox Cable channel 23. Sunday Bible classes are offered at 9am and 7pm, and worship begins at 10am. Weekday Bible classes are also offered every Wednesday at 7pm. Visit www.santeechurch.org for more information.
Situated between Chet F. Harritt Elementary School and Mission Trails Park, this park features two separate jungle gyms for different age groups and a swing set, all on woodchip flooring. Open for free use are two tennis courts, a sand volleyball area and a basketball court. A clean restroom, two shaded picnic table areas, barbecue grills and shade trees offer comfort throughout the park. Beer and wine are permitted in the park, but liquor and glass bottles are not permitted in any Santee park. No smoking is allowed within the boundaries of the playgrounds or tot lots or within 20 feet of the main entrances and exits. Rollerblading, skating and skateboarding are prohibited.
Sportsplex contains several sports fields, including baseball/softball/kickball fields, indoor soccer fields, batting cages and a 3600 square foot sports restaurant. Sports leagues are offered for men's, women's and coed teams of all playing abilities 7 days a week.
The Town Center Community Park surrounds and includes the Sportsplex, which is located directly across from a shopping center where soccer moms can get a pedicure or go grocery shopping and pick up a pizza after the big game. The park is even connected to the shopping center by a foot bridge that goes right over the traffic. It is also located adjacent to a YMCA and centered around a junior high school. All the fields, buildings, and bathrooms at Sportsplex are clean and new.
Softball Playing Conditions
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Soccer Playing Conditions
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This park is directly adjacent to West Hills High School and has entrances off of Mast Boulevard and Serres Drive.
The park is dominated by four baseball and softball fields and offset with a concession stand only open during games. The park also features picnic tables, viewing benches and even some batting cages.
A volleyball court is set up with a net, situated near two jungle gyms –– one for older and one for younger kids –– and swing sets.
There are also picnic benches and a covered pavilion near the playground. Two communal grills can be found near the pavilion.
Ample parking is available for ball games, including six handicap parking spots in the front of the park.
Two restrooms can be found on the premises, with one near the ball fields and another near the playground.
Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed on the ball fields, and rollerblading, skating and skateboarding are prohibited.
Beer and wine are permitted in the park, but liquor is not permitted in any Santee park.
No smoking is allowed within the boundaries of the playgrounds or tot lots or within 20 feet of the main entrances and exits.