Balboa Park: The Jewel of San Diego

Featured Speaker: Justine Clark, San Diego History Center

Set aside as City park in 1868, today’s Balboa Park has undergone a multitude of changes in its 150 years. Once a series of mesas filled with native growth, the park now boasts manicured gardens, miles of trails, and world-famous museums. In this presentation, learn how the Park has evolved and discover some of its less famous uses.

Presenter Biography

Justine Clark joined the San Diego History Center in January 2019 and is now the Manager of Community Learning. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology and has worked in education for over 12 years. At the History Center, Clark develops program content for youth and adult education and manages program implementation on a daily basis. She has extensive experience in curriculum design, exhibition development, multiple means of engagement, experiential learning, relevancy, outreach, onsite, and off-site education.

Coordinator: Jeanie Scott