Balboa Park is considered San Diego's Crown Jewel, and is one of the most popular destinations in the city for tourists and locals alike. The park, which is famous for its museums, historic sites ...

Critics of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria say one reason the city is facing such deep budget cuts ... People walk near the Pan American Plaza parking lot in Balboa Park on May 20, 2025, in San Diego.

San Diego EarthFest returns to Balboa Park April 19. (Viridian Productions) Dozens of environmental and conservation groups at the event will be educating San Diegans about using eco-friendly ...

The city of San Diego is considering charging for parking at Balboa Park, including the San Diego Zoo, which could bring in over $2 million in revenue for the city.

A San Diego City Council member has suggested moving up the timeline to begin charging for parking at Balboa Park to address budget woes.. Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera argues if the city ...

The San Diego City Council this week is combing through Mayor Todd Gloria's proposed budget raising questions about a long-debated concept: charging for parking in Balboa Park. Gloria's spending ...

San Diego's largest Earth Day celebration will kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday in Balboa Park, with more than 10,000 people expected to engage with 140 sustainable food, product and service vendors.

People walk near the Pan American Plaza parking lot in Balboa Park on May 20, 2025, in San Diego. A plan to charge for parking in the park isn’t set to begin until next year, but one council ...

Sidetrack Adventures. A Guide to Hiking the Trails of Balboa Park, San Diego. Posted: April 11, 2025 | Last updated: July 11, 2025. Balboa Park isn’t just home to museums and gardens—it’s ...