/ Parks, Trails, & Gardens Kate O. Sessions Cactus Garden
Where you will find some of the largest cactus and succulent specimens in the Park.
This historic garden was developed under the direction of Kate Sessions for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. It contains some of the largest cactus and succulent specimens in the Park and has also been developed to include the exotic African and Australian Protea plants.
Events
There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.
AttractionsMehregan Festival
Visit Balboa Park to celebrate Mehregan. Mehregan is an ancient Persian festival traditionally associated with gratitude, friendship, kindness, commun...
AttractionsWalk4ALZ
Support the 100,000 San Diegans living with dementia by joining the Walk4ALZ on Saturday, October 17th! This marks our 10th year celebrating this i...