Unique tours of the best and worst of Balboa Park

Lead by Balboa Park Heritage Association co-founder David Lundin, Brandon Carpenter and Randy Welts you will explore the beauty, history, deplorable current state of major elements of the Park and possible alternative futures for the Park.

Tours will focus on the history of the Park, from its founding in 1868 as "City Park", the major additions resulting from the 1915 Panama-California and the 1916 Panama-California-International Expositions, the 1935 Fair and more recent trials, tribulations, failures and successes.Each tour will have a different primary focus. Some Park Trivia questions, fun prizes and some random Park SWAG as well. Guests of all ages are welcome and encouraged. NO charge for those under 10.

These are walking tours, so wear comfortable shoes, hats, sunscreen and bring drinking water. The Park will thrive only via healthy dialogue, so questions will be encouraged. The fee is a contribution to the works of Balboa Park Heritage Association [www.BalboaParkHeritage.org] and will assist in funding the three-day November 11,12 & 13 program, "Balboa Park, the Next 100 Years" , ongoing advocacy for the Park's many needs and special projects to restore and enhance the Park.

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The Tours are :

Saturday, July 30, 9:30 AM -11:00 AM [Followed by an optional no-host lunch or refreshment at Panama 66];

Sunday, July 31, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM [followed by the optional and free 2 PM concert in the Spreckeles Organ Pavilion];

Saturday, August 6, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM [Followed by an optional no-host lunch or refreshment at The PRADO];

Sunday, August 7, 11:30 AM -1:00 PM [followed by the optional and free 2 PM concert in the Spreckeles Organ Pavilion].

PLEASE JOIN US. Each tour will be different, so if you are are a glutton for punishment, think of taking two different tours. Create groups of friends and associates. Make it a fun & informative day in the Park !

Balboa Park: Prado area Balboa Park and beyond: 2 hour walking tours , San Diego, CA 92103 - Meet at the Bea Evanson fountain between the Fleet Science Center and Natural History Museum.

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