by Balboa Park Conservancy | Nov 3, 2020 | Community, Park Forest, Horticulture, Visitor Experience, Love Balboa Park
Finding outdoor activities during the winter months won’t be difficult for San Diego-area residents. Not with a backyard as big as Balboa Park. So big it comes complete with an 18-hole golf course, hundreds of acres of open space to roam, and dozens of facilities and...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Aug 3, 2020 | Park Forest, Horticulture, Gardens, Organization News
The Conservancy’s fortune in having a highly qualified, committed AmeriCorps Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) Fellow serve in support of our volunteer program continued for a second year with Allie Neri. The AmeriCorps VIP Fellow position is made possible thanks...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Jul 29, 2020 | Sustain, Enhance, Partners, Horticulture, Gardens
After months of planning, partnering, and hard work, the Alcazar Garden has been restored to its 1935 glory for the benefit of millions of annual visitors to Balboa Park. The Balboa Park Conservancy is grateful to our many funders, park and city partners, and vendors...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Apr 16, 2020 | Park History, Horticulture, Gardens, Visitor Experience
What’s your rank? Summer Intern or Park Ranger? Think you know Balboa Park? Test your park knowledge with our insider- approved Stuck-At-Home, Whaddya-Know-About-Balboa Park Quarantine Quiz. Score yourself with the answer key below. City Park, which later was...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Mar 27, 2020 | Horticulture, Visitor Experience
We know how hard it is to be away from your favorite forest grove or garden right now. But this time is a great reminder for just how important our public parks, trails, and beaches are to us — every day. While our lungs long for open spaces, we can expand our minds...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Mar 19, 2020 | Horticulture, Gardens, Visitor Experience
UPDATE 7/7/2020: The Balboa Park Central Mesa, trails, and select recreation facilities are currently open. Please visit the Virtual Visitors Center Hub for additional details and future updates. If you think social distancing means not going out and visiting public...