![The Nature Trail at the Nat](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG3773.jpg)
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.
![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.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/balboapark225_SK1_3163-edit-scaled.jpg)
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.
Learn More![A person putting together a floral display from the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Botanical-Garden-Foundation.jpeg)
San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation
A home for member floral and garden groups in Balboa Park.
Learn More![Two adults with a young child walking along a dirt path surrounded by a variety of cacti in the Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SK1_3044.webp)
Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden
Where you will find some of the largest cactus and succulent specimens in the Park.
Learn More![Several bushes with fully bloomed pink roses in front of a fountain in the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/KGP_1756-scaled.jpg)
Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
A stunning display of approximately 1,600 roses, including more than 130 varieties.
Learn More![Wood fence entrance with colorful signs to the WorldBeat Center's Healing Peace garden.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/KGP_1492-scaled.jpg)
Healing Peace Garden
An urban oasis featuring countless rare edible and medicinal plants with cultural significance.
Learn More![A view of the Balboa Park Botanical Building roof looking through the arch of a covered walkway.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/balboapark023_SK1_9109-edit-2-scaled.jpg)
Botanical Building and Lily Pond
One of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego.
Learn More![Various different green and flowering trees in the Australian Garden.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AustralianGarden_RichardBenton3.jpeg)
Australian Garden
Home to Australian native plants that grow well in San Diego's similar climate
Learn More![Two adults holding hands while walking in Alcazar garden.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Alcazar-Garden_Gardens_Featured_and_Itineraries_60-90-minute-tour.webp)
Alcazar Garden
Stroll through ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles, and a shady pergola.
Learn More![A doberman pincher dog wearing a blue collar standing under trees at a fenced in dog park.](https://balboapark.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nates-point.jpeg)
Dog Parks
Three different dog parks, including an off-leash park, for you and your furry friend to enjoy
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