Suggestions for Park near Balboa Park, San Diego

Melanie G. • September 29, 2014A must see! First time for my husband and I. So glad we didn't miss it! Get the app to navigate :)

Sean M. • August 22, 2016Great spot to relax and watch the planes land.

Kellie S. • January 2, 2014Very nice Dog park, green grass, lots of trees a good size park to let your dog run and play!!!

Nicole T. • September 16, 2013Fun place to run with great views of balboa park and Coronado bridge

✨Elizabeth✨ F. • June 11, 2020My favorite neighborhood park to walk the dog, take in a beautiful view of the city, or just have a picnic with friends in the grass.

Aiden M. • February 16, 2013Love this park not just for my buddy to be able to play with other mid to large size dogs but both my boys love exploring the trails in the back and across the street...

Shannon L. • October 2, 2010Best dog park in the area

Vivian H. • March 31, 2015Great and relaxing park. Very open and quiet most of the time. Saw some outdoor fitness groups last time I passed by which I thought was neat! Def. a good number of people who participated.

Drew K. • March 24, 2017Beautiful local trails. Plenty of convenient parking. Pets are welcome.

Danielle W. • September 10, 2013Awesome options for all age groups! We love the slides!

Israel F. • August 20, 2015Nice park to enjoy with family and doggies

James V. • August 10, 2013Very nicely tree shaded and sunshine place for a picnic

Miriam G. • August 14, 2014Easily the best way to get from one end of the park to the other. Also a lovely way.

Denise D. • December 13, 2019I loved gliding overhead to get from one side of the park to the other

Jenny V M. • January 19, 2015Excellent park for families to enjoy. The animals healthy and well fed. Recommendation for the bus ride sitting on the right side as the animals look better. Recommended

Kyle W. • June 19, 2011Bike Polo every Wednesday night 7pm!!

James V. • August 23, 2013Some mighty nice cucumbers.

Aliza C. • March 25, 2012Sundays are busy with families...get to the park by noon to find parking easily

Dan L. • March 19, 2011Park on the street where you can keep an eye on your car. My car was stolen at around 7pm on 3/18 here from the parking lot.

Kristen • January 14, 2014..And the cafe at the Friendship Garden is the only affordable place to eat in all of Balboa Park. Their courtyard is a perfect meeting place as well.

Joey H. • December 3, 2015wagyu beef burger was amazing! have a beer and relax in the sculpture park

Paul S. • January 13, 2015Beautiful park and my dog loves to run around.

@socalwithkids • August 6, 2011The carousel was built in 1910 by the Herschell Spillman Co, & it’s one of the few operational carousels of it’s kind. There's a fun plane/butterfly ride next to the carousel as well. More info below.

K12 Inc • July 6, 2011Did you know? Like the zoo, and other museums in Balboa Park, the Museum of Man began as “The Story of Man through the Ages,” an exhibit at San Diego's 1915 Panama-California Exposition.

Denise S. • January 3, 2012A must stop when you visit Balboa Park! Especially if you have kids under the age of 5. Babies under one year are free!

Desirae • January 30, 201345 teas to choose from and veg options at reasonable places makes The tea pavilion one of the best places in the park to visit for a bite.

Mary S. • August 27, 2015Really nice museum in balboa park

Kali L. • September 29, 2012Make sure to take the pedestrian bridge across Park Blvd and visit the Rose Garden... Yum!