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    One of the largest urban cultural centers in the USA, Balboa Park is home to over 85 Performing Arts and International Culture Organizations, 15 Museums, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Gardens, Hiking and Biking Trails, Theater, Recreational Facilities and Restaurants.

    Balboa Park was established 1868 when the population of San Diego was only a mere 2,000 souls. It consists of 1400 acres of beautiful gardens, grassy picnic area and groves of exotic palm and eucalyptus trees. The original groundswork was done by famed horticulturalist Kate Sessions.

    Two major "World's Fairs" have added substantially to Balboa Park. First, in 1915 the park hosted the Pan-American Exposition. Then, in 1935 the park hosted the California Pacific Exposition. Most of the facilities and museum buildings date back to these grand events.

    The park is also home to the largest zoo in the world The San Diego Zoo.

    A central feature of the park is El Prado a pedestrian walkway with buildings that housed the 1915 World Expo and today features several very impressive museums. The area is also rich in natural vegetation.

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    Balboa Park Visitors Center
    2125 Park Blvd, SD 92101; (619) 239-0512;
    Visitor Center Weblink - Get discount combo tickets to park museums.
    City Parks Weblink - San Diego City Parks Info
    San Diego Historical Society - The History of Balboa Park
    ETHZ Detail Map Online - Park Map
    History Page - 1915 Panama California Exposition.

    Special Events at Balboa Park
    Organ Pavillion Concerts - Ongoing concert series - summer evenings at the Spreckles Pavilion
    Theater and Concerts - Check listings.
    Celebrate Dance Festival [Late Aug] - Eveoke Dance Theater sponsors this three day event (free to public) featuring over 50 major dance groups.
    Balboa Park Weddings - Wedding Event planners - location scout for ceremony and reception locations inside Balboa Park.
    The Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair - Annual event held (Late April) at Balboa Park Activity Center.

    December Nights - 1st Weekend in December
    Balboa Park Winter Festival; Festival Website;
    Annual event since 1978, celebrate the holidays with sparkling lights, color, food, music and fun. The event features traditional celebrations, cultural attractions and theatrical and musical entertainment throughout the Park. Many musuems have extended evening free admission hours during this event.

    Balboa Park Dining
    The Prado at Balboa Park - located inside the House of Hospitality with both indoor and outdoor banquet space.

    Balboa Park Museums
    Most of the best museums in San Diego are found at Balboa Park - including:


      San Diego Model Railroad Museum - Model Train Collections
      San Diego Hall of Champions - Sports Memorabilia
      San Diego Natural History Museum
      San Diego Model Railroad Museum
      San Diego Childrens Museum - Discovery Center
      San Diego Museum of Unnatural History - Mysterious Artifacts of the World
      Museum of San Diego History
      Museum of Man - Anthropological Collections
      San Diego Automotive Museum - Collection of Historic Vehicles
      San Diego Aerospace Museum - Aviation and Space Travel
      Spanish Village Arts Center

    Reuben Fleet Space Center
    A very popular destination for families, young children and school groups, this science center is home to San Diego's IMAX theater, astronomy and science exhibits and planetarium displays.

    Balboa Park Theater
    Balboa Park is home of some of San Diego's most famous theater venues including Shakespeare plays at the Old Globe, and Broadway hits at the outdoor Starlight Bowl. Also home to the IMAX and Spreckles Organ Pavilion.

    Balboa Park Art Galleries
    Prominent artistic collections in Balboa Park include the Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Art, Mingei International Museum, Photographic Arts, Museum of the Living Artist, and the Japanese Friendship Garden.

    Balboa Park Gardens
    The park is famous for is scenic gardens and landmarks, many of which make great venues for weddings and other special events. Or it can be a serene location for a peaceful picnic.

    Balboa Park Recreation
    Balboa Park has multiple clubs, playgrounds and recreation groups for both children and adults. Explore activities such as camping, badminton, lawn bowling, chess, horseshoes, bridge and more. Balboa Park also has an extensive trail system for joggers, walkers, bicyclists and equestrians.

    Balboa Park Sports
    Balboa Park is well known for its various sports venues including archery, velodromes, tennis courts, municipal pool, stadium and gymnasium.

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    The San Diego Zoo
    Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the 100-acre World-Famous San Diego Zoo cares for more than 4,000 individual animals representing 800 different species. Its collection, as well as its collection of over 6,500 species of plants, is acknowledged as one of the finest in the world.
    Current special feature - Giant Pandas from China.

    Miniture Railroad
    Open : 11-4:30 Sat/Sun/School Holidays - Summer Open Daily; Located Near Zoo Entrance;
    1/5 size scale model train ride runs on a half-mile outdoor circuit.

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    Summer Open Daily 11AM-5PM; Located Near Zoo Entrance;
    1910 Herschell-Spillman Carousel with animal menagerie

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