Botanical Building and Lily Pond

On El Prado walkway adjacent to the Timken Museum of Art.

Hours:
Open Daily 10 a.m - 4 p.m

The Botanical Building presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms.

The Botanical Building recently completed a renovation. Learn more about the renovation here: https://balboaparkbotanical.org/

Events

There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.

Attractions

Cervantes Festival

Public Reading of Don Quijote de la Mancha. Join us for a day packed with family fun, featuring delicious food, lively music, dance performances, and ...

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