Balboa Park Conservancy
The Balboa Park Conservancy provides expertise, advocacy and resources to envision, enhance and sustain Balboa Park for all visitors in partnership with the City of San Diego and in collaboration with other organizations in the Park and the community.
Your Park Needs You
Your gift to the Conservancy serves Balboa Park’s greatest needs, like urban forestry, parkwide volunteers, visitor services, garden restorations, plus free park activities & events for all. Now until December 31 your gift will have TWICE THE IMPACT, with a generous 1:1 match from Conservancy donor, Laurie Munday. No donation is too small!

Expertise
We bring the skills, experience, knowledge and leadership of our expert staff, diverse board of trustees and professional network to build community and deepen impact.

Advocacy
We use our voice, influence and connections with park stakeholders, government officials, and community and business leaders to advocate for the best version of Balboa Park possible.

Resources
We provide staff, volunteers, materials, data, funding and other critical resources to serve priority park initiatives.
What We Do

Give It Forward
View MoreThe annual fund provides critical operating revenue to the Balboa Park Conservancy each year.

Holiday Food Truck Festival
View MoreFood trucks and holiday fun under the lights!

Plant It Forward
View MoreCelebrate Balboa Park’s horticultural heritage at this special community event on November 9, 2019.

Food Truck Fridays
View MoreGourmet food trucks, live entertainment, and activities for families – Returns Summer 2020!

Visitors Center
View MoreThe best way to begin your park adventure is at the Balboa Park Visitors Center

Trees Forever
View MoreDid you know that nearly 20% of Balboa Park’s 15,302 trees are designated poor, critical or dead due to disease and drought?

Park Ambassadors
View MoreOur Park Ambassadors greet people, give directions, answer questions, and provide current information on park history, attractions and events.

Balboa Park Tree Stewards
View MoreCreating the Next Generation of Tree Stewards

Signage & Wayfinding in Balboa Park
View MoreAccessibility to Balboa Park was identified as a core value of park stakeholders…

Botanical Building & Gardens
View MoreRevitalizing the historic Botanical Building back to its original splendor, while enhancing its accessibility and relevance
