Balboa Park

San Diego, United States

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Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California, whose site was placed in reserve in 1835, making it one of the oldest areas in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. Developed by Katherine Olivia Sessions, the park showcases Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, particularly from two major expositions: the Panama–California Exposition of 1915–16 and the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935–36, both of which left enduring architectural landmarks within its grounds. Today the park houses museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo, managed by the City of San Diego's Parks and Recreation Department. In 1977, Balboa Park and its historic exposition buildings were designated a National Historic Landmark and National Historic Landmark District, and were placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Architect

Katherine Olivia Sessions

Movement

Mediterranean Revival architecture Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

Built: 1868
Type: park
Heritage: National Register of Historic Places listed place, list of San Diego Historic Landmarks
Place: San Diego, United States

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32.73139, -117.14528