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City Planning Department

Balboa Park Master Plan Update

Projected Completion: 2028

Balboa Park Botanic Building

The update to the Balboa Park Master Plan envisions the preservation, revitalization and enhancement of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural and recreational destination that is home to San Diego’s iconic National Historic Landmark District, museums, gardens, sports fields, parks, theaters and the renowned San Diego Zoo. The plan will include a long-term framework to improve the park’s aging infrastructure, increase visitor access, identify more play areas and protect its natural and historical assets. It seeks to plan for interactive, playful spaces that foster enjoyment and recreation for people of all ages and abilities, making the park a dynamic and welcoming regional destination.

Strategic Plan Priority Areas of Focus

This initiative focuses on the following priority areas of the Strategic Plan:

Create Homes for All of Us

Plans for additional recreational opportunities to support new housing built in the communities that surround Balboa Park.


Protect & Enrich Every Neighborhood

Provides for increased opportunities to enjoy San Diego’s crown jewel central regional park.


Advance Mobility & Infrastructure 

Identifies opportunities for better connections to, within and through Balboa Park.


Champion Sustainability

Identify opportunities for increased sustainability and resilience throughout Balboa Park.