The City of Imperial Beach Lifeguard Service strives to keep beachgoers safe but is also composed of trained emergency responders.
About 10 surfboards line the walls of the station's second floor. Each was donated by local residents or board makers, including a personal board of Dempsey Holder made at the old lifeguard station.
The Dempsey Holder Room on the second floor acts as a meeting space for local non-profit organizations. Requests to use the space may be submitted to the city of Imperial Beach. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has an office in its building as well.
The city manager is responsible for running the station and is assisted by the Lifeguard Captain and the Public Safety director, who is the chief of the Imperial Beach Fire Department.
Outside, the Sports Park has a picnic area with tables and six barbecue grills, five baseball diamonds, batting cages and a half-court for basketball. A skate park is being built and is expected to open at the beginning of 2011.
Inside, the Sports Park houses a full basketball gym, game room, snack bar and music studio for practice, lessons and recording.
$10/month for weekly drums, guitar and piano clubs. $5/hour to rehearse or record.
There's also a pool and pool tables and a TV.
Seasonal child and adult sports leagues include flag football. Little League baseball and softball leagues play games at the Sports Park. The IB Running Club meets here every Saturday morning at 9 a.m.