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 the city begins to charge to park in Balboa Park, residents can choose to pay $30 for a monthly parking pass, $60 for a quarterly pass or $150 for an annual one. Non-residents can pay $40, $120 or $300 for the same levels.

City residents can apply for discount rates through a city website using address verification starting in January. Park employees, volunteers and those with an ADA placard will continue to be able to park for free. A free tram service will continue to serve visitors, going from the Inspiration Point parking lot to a variety of stops within Balboa Park.

City staff brought

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