San Diego FC, Presby Foundation and Community Leaders Celebrate Revitalized Courts at Willie Henderson Sports Complex

May 20, 2026

City leaders, youth advocates, and residents gathered at the Willie Henderson Sports Complex to celebrate newly renovated basketball courts made possible through collaboration between San Diego FC, the Presby Foundation, and community leaders Dwayne and Armon Harvey. The May 2026 event emphasized how collective investment in safe recreational spaces can create lasting opportunities for young people across generations. Speakers including Councilmember Henry L.

Who is affected

Youth in the Willie Henderson Sports Complex neighborhood
Local families and residents in the surrounding community
San Diego FC (community impact partner)
The Presby Foundation (funding partner)
Dwayne and Armon Harvey (local community leaders)
Willie Henderson CRG
San Diego Parks Foundation
SD Youth Sports Equity Coalition
Willie Henderson Parks and Recreation
Organized soccer league participants

What action is being taken

Kids and adults are playing basketball and soccer on the newly renovated courts
Community members are gathering and using the recreational space
San Diego FC is providing community investment support through its Community Impact division

Why it matters

This project demonstrates how collaborative community investment in safe recreational spaces can create generational impact by giving young people places to play, connect, and develop. The revitalized courts address equal access to sports opportunities across San Diego communities and provide youth with positive gathering spaces in their own neighborhoods. The partnership model shows what communities can achieve when organizations, leaders, and residents unite around investing in the future of local youth.

What's next

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