Discover the Full Lineup of San Diego’s “Summer Movies in the Park”

Enjoy free outdoor screenings of Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, Wicked, A Minecraft Movie, and other recent releases.

Por Eric Sanchez el May 26, 2025

Get ready to enjoy cinema under the stars! Summer is getting closer, and with it comes a new edition of Summer Movies in the Park, where you can experience the excitement of your favorite films through entertaining outdoor screenings.

The best part is that the movie selection is perfect for family enjoyment, with ratings suitable for all audiences. This summer, the full program will offer over 120 films, which will be screened between the months of May and November at more than 30 parks throughout the county.

Some locations will offer food, drinks, and popcorn for purchase to make your visit even more enjoyable. Visitors will also find music, games, inflatables, and plenty of other fun, completely free activities for everyone.

Full Summer Movies in the Park Schedule

The San Diego County website notes that movies, times, and locations are subject to change, but the full calendar has already been published. Below is the information available so far:

May

May 24: Waterfront Park – Moana 2
May 31: Standley Recreation Center, University City – The Sandlot

June

June 6: Valley Center Community Hall and Park, Valley Center – Little Big League
June 6: Mountain View Community Center, Southeastern San Diego – Moana 2
June 6: Scripps Ranch Community Park, Scripps Ranch – Moana 2
June 7: Dos Picos County Park, Ramona – Gnomeo & Juliet
June 7: Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation Center, Pacific Highlands Ranch – Inside Out 2
June 7: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library, Pacific Beach – Toy Story
June 13: Carmel Valley Community Park, Carmel Valley – The Garfield Movie
June 13: Willie Henderson Sports Complex, Southeastern San Diego – Moana 2
June 13: Silver Wing Recreation Center, Otay Mesa – Mufasa: The Lion King
June 13: Dianne Jacob Lakeside Equestrian Park, Lakeside – City Slickers
June 14: Memorial Park in Chula Vista, Chula Vista – The Goonies
June 14: Buena Vista Ball Fields, Vista – Transformers One
June 14: Eastview County Park, Bonita – The Wild Robot
June 20: Cherokee Joint Use Field, Mid City/City Heights – Cool Runnings
June 20: Dusty Rhodes Park, Ocean Beach – The Garfield Movie
June 20: Doyle Recreation Center, University City – Moana 2
June 21: Poway Community Park, Poway – Despicable Me 4
June 21: Morley Field Sports Complex, North Park – Moana
June 27: Nobel Recreation Center at the main field, University City – Finding Dory
June 27: Waterfront Park, Downtown – The Garfield Movie
June 27: Pine Valley County Park, Pine Valley – Jumanji
June 27: Fallbrook Community Center, Fallbrook – Moana 2
June 28: Memorial Park in Chula Vista, Chula Vista – The Secret Life of Pets
June 28: Rancho Bernardo Glassman Recreation Center, Rancho Bernardo – Despicable Me 4
June 28: University Village Park, University City – The Wizard of Oz
June 28: Otay Lakes County Park, Chula Vista – The Wild Robot

July

July 5: Poway Community Park, Poway – Inside Out 2
July 5: Lincoln Acres County Park, National City – Inside Out 2
July 11: Encanto Recreation Center, Encanto – Dog Man
July 11: Colina Del Sol Recreation Center, Mid City/City Heights – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 11: Lindo Lake County Park, Lakeside – Cars 3
July 11: Pine Valley County Park, Pine Valley – Toy Story
July 12: Memorial Park in Chula Vista, Chula Vista – Selena
July 12: Morley Field Sports Complex, North Park – Inside Out 2
July 12: NTC Park, Ocean Beach – Inside Out 2
July 12: Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields, Vista – Despicable Me 4
July 18: Linda Vista Recreation Center, Linda Vista – Moana 2
July 18: Waterfront Park, Downtown – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
July 19: Poway Community Park, Swim Center Poway – Moana 2
July 19: El Monte County Park, Lakeside – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
July 19: Horse Creek Ridge County Park, Fallbrook – The Wild Robot
July 19: Dos Picos County Park, Ramona – The Wild Robot
July 19: Jess Martin County Park, Julian – Twisters
July 25: Golden Hill Recreation Center, Golden Hill – Cars (2006)
July 25: North Park Recreation Center, North Park – Space Jam (1996)
July 25: Cadman Recreation Center, Clairemont Mesa – The Sandlot
July 25: 4S Ranch Sports Park, 4S Ranch – The Goonies
July 26: Memorial Park in Chula Vista, Chula Vista – Nacho Libre
July 26: Allied Gardens Recreation Center, San Diego – Mufasa: The Lion King
July 26: University Gardens Park, University City – Wicked
July 26: Otay Lakes County Park, Chula Vista – Coco

August

August 1: Azalea Recreation Center – Despicable Me 4
August 1: San Carlos Recreation Center – Inside Out 2
August 1: Tecolote Recreation Center – Up
August 1: Los Peñasquitos County Preserve – Despicable Me 4
August 2: Montgomery-Waller Recreation Center – Inside Out 2
August 2: Ocean Air Community Park – The Wild Robot
August 5: City Heights Recreation Center – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
August 5: Pacific Beach/Taylor Library – The Lion King (1994)
August 8: Nobel Recreation Center, University City – Wicked
August 8: Spring Valley County Park – Kung Fu Panda 4
August 9: Memorial Park in Chula Vista – Encanto
August 9: Morley Field Sports Complex – Mufasa: The Lion King
August 9: Rolando Park Elementary School – Wicked
August 9: Brengle Terrace Park Softball Fields – Moana 2
August 9: Sweetwater Place County Park, Spring Valley – Moana 2

August 15: Cabrillo Recreation Center, Point Loma – A Dog’s Journey
August 15: Adams Recreation Center – Elemental
August 15: Cesar Solis Community Park, Otay Mesa – Moana 2
August 15: San Dieguito County Park – The Wild Robot
August 15: Point Loma Park – A Dog’s Journey
August 16: Flinn Springs County Park, El Cajon – Moana 2
August 22: Villa Jolla Park – Despicable Me 4
August 22: Robb Athletic Field, Ocean Beach – Moana 2
August 22: Santa Clara Rec Center, Pacific Beach – The Wild Robot
August 22: Pine Valley County Park – Moana 2
August 23: Jess Martin County Park, Julian – Arthur the King
August 23: Live Oak County Park, Fallbrook – Flow
August 23: Hilton Head County Park, El Cajon – Moana 2
August 23: Lincoln Acres County Park, National City – Moana 2
August 29: Carmel Mountain Ranch Recreation Center – Rio

September

September 5: Cesar Solis Community Park, Otay Mesa – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
September 6: Tierrasanta Recreation Center, Tierrasanta – Moana 2
September 6: Waterfront Park, Downtown – Inside Out 2
September 6: Rancho Guajome Adobe, Vista – Ramona and Beezus
September 12: Lindo Lake County Park, Lakeside – Moana 2
September 12: Fallbrook Community Center, Fallbrook – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
September 12: Cabrillo Recreation Center, Point Loma – The Book of Life
September 13: Collier County Park, Ramona – Coco
September 19: Kimball Park, National City – The Wild Robot
September 19: Heritage County Park, Old Town – An American Tail
September 19: Spring Valley County Park, Spring Valley – Inside Out 2
September 20: Town Center Community Park, East Santee – The Wizard of Oz
September 26: La Jolla Recreation Center, La Jolla – Lilo & Stitch (2025)
September 27: Eastview County Park, Bonita – Despicable Me 4
September 27: El Monte County Park, Lakeside – The Goonies

October

October 3: North Park Mini Park, North Park – Matilda
October 3: Santa Ysabel Nature Center, Santa Ysabel – Despicable Me 4
October 3: Heritage County Park, Old Town – Selena
October 10: Wegeforth Joint Use Park, Serra Mesa – A Minecraft Movie
October 10: Pacific Beach Recreation Center, Pacific Beach – Incredibles 2
October 10: Borrego Springs Park, Borrego Springs – Jumanji
October 11: Hilltop Recreation Center, Rancho Peñasquitos – The Goonies
October 11: Lake Morena County Park, Campo – A Minecraft Movie
October 17: Nobel Recreation Center, University City – Encanto
October 17: Ocean Beach Elementary School (Bob Kenny Field), Ocean Beach – The Nightmare Before Christmas

October 18: Mount Hope Cemetery, Southeastern San Diego – Coco
October 18: Verne Goodwin Senior Center, Mira Mesa – IF
October 18: Live Oak County Park, Fallbrook – Hocus Pocus
October 18: Hellhole Canyon Preserve, Valley Center – ParaNorman
October 24: Standley Recreation Center, University City – IF
October 24: Golden Hill Recreation Center, Golden Hill – Wicked
October 24: Spring Valley Gym, Spring Valley – Hocus Pocus
October 25: Otay Lakes County Park, Chula Vista – Hocus Pocus
October 25: Willow Grove County Park, Fallbrook – Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit