Explorer Adventures

While the museums at Balboa Park are closed for the time being—bring the Balboa Park home to you! Have fun playin while learning with us about the museums and cultural institutions you love most!

Puzzles

Japanese Friendship Garden

Did you know the Japanese Friendship Garden, also known as San Kei En, is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama? It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture.

JFG’s design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego’s climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism.

This beautiful garden was designed by renowned landscape architect Takeo Uesugi. There is a grove of nearly 200 cherry tree grove, koi ponds, large azalea, a selection of bonsais and camellia garden along with Sukia Style structures.

Complete the puzzles and see for yourself! Enjoy!

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Activity Pages

Click on the images below to download these fun and awesome activity pages!

Help some ducklings find their way back home to the Balba Park Lily Pond!

Find words of places or things you’ll find during a visit at Balboa Park!

And share your favorite places in the park with us!

A message from Balboa Park Sustainability Program:

While many of us are practicing social distancing – we’d like to share our coloring book as an educational resource or just a meditative break from our current situation.

We encourage abstract “coloring” with whatever household items you may have on hand (think – recycled items, e-waste, spices, flowers and plants, etc., but no glitter as it is a micro plastic pollutant).

We’d love to share your artful creations on our social media channels on a weekly basis!