supporting the gem of San diego
FOREVER BALBOA PARK
PROVIDING EXPERTISE & ADVOCACY
Forever Balboa Park is a non-profit organization that provides expertise, advocacy and resources to envision, enhance and sustain Balboa Park for all visitors in partnership with the City of San Diego and in collaboration with other organizations in the Park and the community.
Expertise
They bring the skills, experience, knowledge and leadership of their expert staff, diverse board of trustees and professional network to build community and deepen impact.
Advocacy
They use their voice, influence and connections with park stakeholders, government officials, and community and business leaders to advocate for the best version of Balboa Park possible.
Resources
They provide staff, volunteers, materials, data, funding and other critical resources to serve priority park initiatives.
HISTORY
With over 1,200 acres, 17 museums, historic landmarks, award-winning gardens, nature trails, and green space, Balboa Park is a true gem nestled into the urban landscape of San Diego. Forever Balboa Park was formed to raise funds, develop public-private partnerships, and collaborate with Balboa Park stakeholders to address sustainability and accessibility needs in the Park.
The impetus behind Forever Balboa Park’s formation was a growing backlog of deferred maintenance projects at a time when the city’s limited resources, exacerbated by the Great Recession, were proving inadequate to properly maintain and care for the 1,200-acre park.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Since its formation, Forever Balboa Park has worked with the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department and other partners to plant trees on the West Mesa, reactivate and turn the Plaza de Panama into one of San Diego’s primary public gathering spots, and host the annual December Nights holiday festival, among other projects. Forever Balboa Park is currently developing plans and raising funds to completely restore the 100-year-old Botanical Building.
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