Nine unique gardens and a reconstructed historic pergola will surround the Botanical Building, blending history, beauty, and accessibility in the heart of Balboa Park.

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The Central Gardens: A New Chapter in Bloom

An Elevated Celebration in the Heart of Balboa Park
June 6, 2026 | Balboa Park Botanical Building and Central Gardens

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Balboa Park Garden Party

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Friday, September 18th, at the Balboa Park Club

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Who We Are

The nonprofit conservancy dedicated to the care and enhancement of Balboa Park.

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Make a Difference in Balboa Park

Donating to Forever Balboa Park is an investment in park improvements, parkwide volunteer programs, growing San Diego’s urban forest and more.

Your giving makes it possible for Forever Balboa Park to train and deploy volunteers, guide curious visitors, provide safe and joyful Carousel rides and enhance all 1,200 acres of Balboa Park.

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Current Projects

A signature restoration and enhancement project for the Balboa Park Botanical Building and Gardens.

Best-in-class signage makes the park more accessible and welcoming to all.

We support San Diego Parks and Recreation in maintaining 18+ Balboa Park gardens. 

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About Forever Balboa Park

Creating A World-Class Park

Forever Balboa Park’s mission is to sustain, envision, and enhance Balboa Park for all in partnership with the City of San Diego.

  • Planning and Implementing Park Projects
  • Offering Parkwide Volunteer Opportunities
  • Maintaining Balboa Park’s Urban Forest
  • Connecting the Community via Placemaking
what people say

For Balboa Park to stay safe, green, thriving, it takes support. It takes a team of people. It takes a community.

Leslie Zann

Conservator’s Circle

Our lives are enriched by Balboa Park. We need it for our community. It’s nice to know there’s a cause in our own backyard where you can make a difference.

Jon Bailey

Donor and Former Trustee

Forever Balboa Park is what keeps Balboa Park going.

Fern Nelson

Conservator’s Circle
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Balboa Park Garden Party

An immersive evening benefiting Balboa Park

This won’t be your traditional fundraising gala. No paddle-raise. No endless live auction. Instead, guests will move through the beautifully restored Botanical Building and newly created Central Gardens – enjoying botanically inspired cocktails and culinary moments, music and dancing, and special surprises in every garden.Â