by Balboa Park Conservancy | Oct 5, 2021 | Partners, Community, Park History, Organization News
For decades, The Parker Foundation has worked under the radar to make tens of millions of dollars in impactful grants to a wide diversity of nonprofits throughout San Diego County, from arts organizations to homeless providers. October marks the Foundation’s 50-year...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Mar 24, 2021 | Sustain, Enhance, Envision, Partners, Organization News
Nonprofits Friends of Balboa Park and the Balboa Park Conservancy have voted in favor of merging the two nonprofits into one entity to serve the best interests of the park, effective July 1, 2021. The merger will leverage each organization’s strengths, combine...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Feb 1, 2021 | Balboa Park Events, Partners, Gardens, Visitor Experience
For 32 years, San Diego Museum Council’s annual Museum Month has meant discounted opportunities to visit 40+ San Diego museums throughout the month of February. Unfortunately, county-wide museum crawls aren’t possible right now. Fret not! Balboa Park is here to help...
by Balboa Park Conservancy | Oct 9, 2020 | Sustain, Enhance, Envision, Partners, Organization News
On Friday, October 9, 2020, Friends of Balboa Park and the Balboa Park Conservancy co-hosted a Mayoral Forum with the Voice of San Diego, focused on the needs and future of Balboa Park. Both of our organizations are committed to serving the best interests of the park...
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 | Nov 26, 2019 | Sustain, Enhance, Balboa Park Events, Partners, Volunteers, Community, Park Forest, Horticulture
On the morning of November 9, community members gathered at Morley Field near Jacaranda Place to honor the life and legacy of the “Mother of Balboa Park,” Kate Sessions, and plant 27 new trees. Honored as one of the park’s founders, Sessions (born Nov. 8, 1857) is the...
