Allied Gardens, San Diego facts for kids

Allied Gardens is a friendly neighborhood located in the eastern part of San Diego, California. It's part of the Navajo community. Allied Gardens is surrounded by other neighborhoods like San Carlos to the east, Del Cerro to the south, the College Area to the southeast, and Grantville to the southwest.

History of Allied Gardens

Allied Gardens was created in 1955 by two developers, Louis L. Kelton and Walter Bollenbacher. They bought a large piece of land, about 1,000 acres, from the Waring family. Their company was called Allied Contractors, which is where the neighborhood got its name.

Community Facilities

Allied Gardens has many great places for families and kids.

• The Allied Gardens Recreation Center and the Allied Gardens Pool are both on Greenbrier Avenue, right next to Lewis Middle School.
• A little further down the hill, you'll find the community's Little League fields, perfect for baseball and softball games.
• There's also a small area with shops and businesses on Waring Road, near where it meets Grantville.

Because of all these parks and schools, Allied Gardens is known as a very family-friendly place to live.

Local Businesses

Even though Allied Gardens is mostly a neighborhood where families live, it also has several businesses. You can find different shops, service companies, and restaurants. There's even a fitness gym called TruSelf Sporting Club for people who like to stay active.

Education in Allied Gardens

The schools in Allied Gardens are part of the San Diego Unified School District.

• Younger students attend Foster Elementary School and Marvin Elementary School.
• Middle school students go to Lewis Middle School.
• Older students from the area attend Patrick Henry High School, which is located between the San Carlos and Del Cerro neighborhoods.

How Allied Gardens is Governed

Allied Gardens is part of City Council District 7. This district is currently represented by Councilman Raul Campillo, who helps make decisions for the area. The neighborhood is also part of the Navajo Community Planning Area, which helps plan for the future development of the community. In 2005, the City Council decided that Allied Gardens would be a "redevelopment area," meaning there would be special plans to improve and grow the neighborhood.

See also

In Spanish: Allied Gardens (San Diego) para niños