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East Mesa: Balboa Park’s All Ages Playground
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...

MOU to Explore Merger with Friends of Balboa Park
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...

Sue Varga Reflects on 14-Year Career in Balboa Park
When Sue Varga was hired in 2006, she felt she could make a difference. After 15 years at PR and marketing agencies, and several years at the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA), she knew she brought with her a host of community, media, and business contacts eager to...