Celebrating Latina voices and connection in the heart of San Diego’s crown jewel Forever Balboa Park was honored to host our first Women’s History Tour in Spanish, with Magnolias USA,…

The bright colors, rows of lights, and incessantly jaunty organ music make boarding a carousel feel like entering a magical portal. While technology becomes increasingly complex, the relatively simple carousel…

On May 22, 2025, we welcomed over 200 community members, advocates, and partners to the third annual sPARK Awards, held in the newly revitalized Botanical Building and Gardens and the…

When Katy McDonald took the reins as President and CEO of Forever Balboa Park in late 2024, she inherited one of the city’s most visible projects: the long-awaited restoration of the Botanical Building and…

  April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time whenorganizations across the country pause to recognize the people who move missions forward—not for recognition, but because they care. And here in…

Forever Balboa Park is excited to announce the appointment of Brent Woods and Brian Matthews to our Board of Trustees. Their experience and dedication will be invaluable as we continue…

For Mr. Santos, an environmental science teacher, the classroom doesn’t end at four walls—it extends into the heart of San Diego’s most treasured green space, Balboa Park. For the past…

Join us for a day of community, trees, and hands-on environmental action this Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, 2025! We’re inviting all San Diegans—families, friends, volunteers, and green enthusiasts—to…

As the revitalization of the Botanical Building and Gardens at Balboa Park continues to unfold, one voice stands out in the story: Nan Sterman, a passionate horticulturist and landscape designer.…