Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre (4.9 km˛) urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. Unlike some city parks which are mostly free of buildings in favor of open space and recreational fields (e.g. New York's Central Park), Balboa Park is a cultural complex. Besides open areas and natural vegetation, it contains a variety of cultural attractions including museums, theaters, gardens, shops and restaurants as well as the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park has been declared a National Historic Landmark. The park is managed and maintained by the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977
Balboa Park, San Diego, California, USA.
Image from California, USA thanks to GerryD from The Panama Broadcasting Corporation
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