The city of San Diego is considering charging for parking at Balboa Park, including the San Diego Zoo, which could bring in over $2 million in revenue for the city.

City officials say they’re also close to finalizing plans to start charging for parking at t Zoo and the rest of Balboa Park — but details must still be decided.

The change in the free parking to paid parking at Balboa Park comes as the City of San Diego passed its budget for ... Some think that if there’s a cost to park here, the lots will still be full.

A San Diego City Council member has suggested moving up the timeline to begin charging for parking at Balboa Park to address budget woes.. Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera argues if the city ...

“I think it’s a lot to ask park users around the city to pay for parking and get less in services,” said Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, whose district includes the park, adding he would like to ...

People walk near the Pan American Plaza parking lot in Balboa Park on May 20, 2025, in San Diego. A plan to charge for parking in the park isn’t set to begin until next year, but one council ...