- Serra Mesa–Kearny Mesa Branch Library
The branch library on Aero Drive, where the community council and the planning group both meet.
- Ruffin Canyon
84 acres of dedicated open space running from the end of Ruffin Road down to Mission Valley.
- Serra Mesa Recreation Center
The City rec center on Village Glen Drive: gym, ball fields, play areas and classes.
- Gramercy Drive at Taft
Taft Middle School, the canyon trailheads beside it, and the empty Mission Village site across the street.
- The pantry and garden on Melbourne Drive
The food pantry and the community garden and orchard share 2650 Melbourne Dr, above Shawn Canyon.
- Montgomery Field
The City's general aviation airport across Aero Drive, and the reason for the planes overhead.
- The hospital campus
Rady Children's, Sharp Memorial and Sharp Mary Birch, on Frost Street, Health Center Drive and Children's Way.
- The old library on Sandrock Road
Serra Mesa's library until 2006, now being rebuilt as affordable housing.
- Cabrillo Heights Park
The ball fields on Hurlbut Street, next to Angier Elementary.
- Murray Ridge Park
Birdland's park on Celestine Avenue: courts, a playground and a big lawn.
- Shawn Canyon
A quieter canyon trail from the end of Shawn Avenue, below the community garden on Melbourne Drive.
- Sandrock Canyon rim
Short walks along the canyon edge from the end of Sandrock Road.
- School fields you can use
Five elementary school fields double as public parks when school is out.