In wake of parking fees, Balboa Park museums see big drop in attendance, CEOs say

Councilmember Stephen Whitburn is calling for a full repeal of the paid parking plan at the park, which is in his district.
Times of San Diego

Paid parking is coming to Balboa Park — here’s what it could cost you

Botanical Building in Balboa Park in 2024. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) San Diegans have known since September that the days of free parking at Balboa Park are numbered. Well that ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Parking passes for Balboa Park now available online

(FOX 5/KUSI) — The city of San Diego launched a new online portal on Friday, making parking passes for Balboa Park available for advance purchase. Starting on Monday, visitors will need to pay for ...
KPBS

San Diego City Council approves Balboa Park parking passes, event rates

Starting in January, visitors to Balboa Park will be able to purchase a monthly, quarterly or annual parking pass under a program approved by the San Diego City Council Tuesday. On Jan. 5, 2026, when ...
ABC 10News KGTV San Diego, CA on MSN

Museums, volunteers talk impact of the first week of paid parking at Balboa Park

Some museums and volunteers said that they’re seeing fewer people at Balboa Park as local leaders continue to push for the ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Opinion: City’s paid-parking plan a dire threat to Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a place where world-class museums, lush gardens and performing arts venues converge, offering an unparalleled public experience. Yet plans to introduce paid parking threatens to ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Paid parking begins in Balboa Park; parking passes available online

Visitors to Balboa Park will be asked to pay to park their vehicles in city lots on Monday, breaking a tradition of more than 100 years of the city's crown jewel being free for visitors in private ...