The Nature Trail at the Nat

Nature Trail at The Nat

Explore pocket gardens and interpretive trails that surround The Nat’s building with living displays of native and low-water plants that provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife.

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Outside of the Balboa Park Activities Center

Recreation Activites

Come play at one of Balboa Park's recreational facilities!

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Palm Canyon

A tropical oasis containing more than 450 palms, including 58 species.

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Three people walking down a stone walled ramp into Zoro Garden.

Zoro Garden

A former nudist colony turned butterfly garden.

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A bronze statue of a WWII B-24 Liberator, a one-sixth scale replica with an 18′ wingspan, is the centerpiece of the Veterans Memorial Garden, soaring over a reflecting pool.

Veterans Memorial Garden

A living memorial garden to honor men and women who served in the Armed Forces, the Coast Guard, and the Wartime Merchant Marine.

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Trees for Health Garden sign that states the garden has medicinal plants from around the world and is maintained by a team of volunteers, herbalists, gardeners, and herbal enthusiasts support by San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.

Trees for Health Garden

An educational garden for medicinal plants.

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A person putting together a floral display from the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation.

San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation

A home for member floral and garden groups in Balboa Park.

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Two people walking with a child through a cactus garden

Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden

Where you will find some of the largest cactus and succulent specimens in the Park.

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Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

A stunning display of approximately 1,600 roses, including more than 130 varieties.

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Florida Canyon Native Plant Preserve

A critical habitat for native wildlife.

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Healing Garden

Healing Peace Garden

An urban oasis featuring countless rare edible and medicinal plants with cultural significance.

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Desert Garden

Succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world.

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Casa del Rey Moro Garden

Casa del Rey Moro Garden

House of the Moorish King Garden

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California Native Plants

California Native Plant Garden

Home to drought-tolerant California native plants

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Botanical Building and Lily Pond

One of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego.

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Various different green and flowering trees in the Australian Garden.

Australian Garden

Home to Australian native plants that grow well in San Diego's similar climate

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Two adults holding hands while walking in Alcazar garden.

Alcazar Garden

Stroll through ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles, and a shady pergola.

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Pepper Grove playground where children are playing on large colorful play structures, slides, and swings.

Playgrounds

Run and play on one of the many playgrounds located throughout Balboa Park

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A doberman pincher dog wearing a blue collar standing under trees at a fenced in dog park.

Dog Parks

Three different dog parks, including an off-leash park, for you and your furry friend to enjoy

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Lost Wolves of Yellowstone with images of wolves walking in the snow