More Information
- Facility
- Directions
- Accommodations
- Volunteering/Work-Trade
- Public Transit
- Parking
- The Fine Print
- Other topics: Check back soon!
The Facility
The [Janet] Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center has hosted Balance the Bay since 2009. Located just 2000 feet from the ocean, overlooking Lake Merced, it is kept cool in summer by sea breezes and coastal fogs. Because the only neighbor is the San Francisco Zoo, there is no problem with late-night music, and there is plenty of parking.
The dance hall at the Pomeroy Center has a rubber-pad sprung floor. There's excellent ventilation and room for six long lines.
The main hall is used for snacks, information tables and band concerts, and has lots of space for hanging out. It has a fireplace and big windows overlooking Lake Merced. There are balconies overlooking the lake, a grassy courtyard, and plenty of rest rooms.
Directions
Balance the Bay is held at
The [Janet] Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center (JPC). The address is 207 Skyline
Boulevard, but the entrance is on Herbst Road. If you are using GPS,
Mapquest, or other similar sources, use "100 Herbst Road" as your destination.
The Pomeroy Center occupies a triangular block. The east side of the block is Skyline Boulevard. Traffic flows one way around the triangle. You enter from Skyline Blvd at the North end of the triangle, exit at the south.
Accommodations
See this spreadsheet for a list of nearby accommodations we know about. We'll update it as we go!
There are plenty of hotels in the area, or you may request housing with local dancers on your registration form, and we will contact you. Consider carpooling as housing is generally available about 30-60 minutes from the hall. To request housing, please let us know on your registration form and we'll do our best to accommodate everyone.
Note: While motels in SF proper can be pricey, there are a number of lower-priced options available just South of the city within 30 minutes of the dance hall (When you do an online search, consider Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno and Millbrae, or even Burlingame.)
Volunteering/Work-Trade
Balance the Bay is run by volunteer effort, and your contribution is much appreciated! Stay tuned for volunteer and work trade details.
How to Contact Other Dancers
Our Facebook group is a good way to connect with dancers.
Public Transit
The Pomeroy Center is served directly by the MUNI #18 (46th Avenue) bus. Get off at the "Skyline Blvd and Zoo Road" stop. The southbound stop is on Armory Road, just across the street from the entrance to the Pomeroy Center. The northbound stop is across Skyline Boulevard at the intersection with Herbst Road.
You can use 511.org to plan a trip online.
Parking
There's plenty of parking on Herbst and Armory Roads. It's all at 90 degrees to the curb. To avoid an expensive ticket, do not park in front of the bus stop shelter across from the Pomeroy Center entrance, or in a handicapped parking spot without proper plates. it's OK to park overnight, but remember that this is a big city neighborhood. Don't leave valuables in your car or anything valuable looking on the seat.