A neglected ruin that serves as a window to a golden hill park of the past. I honestly love the stickers and little bits of street art strew throughout the old grotto. However there seems to be more and more trash build up each time I have visited. Otherwise a wonderfully odd tucked away little corner that I very much recommend stopping by at least once for those curious.

Park police hang out around here and homeless people. somebody else litters and police give you the ticket.nice pic of used toilet paper

A beautiful space with lots of potential for holding ceremonies or keeping a community altar honoring our dead. The plants surrounding it provide welcome shade, privacy and calm. It is unfortunate that people have tagged it up but it is still totally worth a visit.

This place needs to be revamped, it looks like the ancient ruins of SD Cali the fountain doesnt work and it is just been tasked over the years but it still has history and natural beauty with the stone masonry.

Unsure of the historical significance, but it seems like its currently used as a place for kids to hang out and drink after dark. Seems like theres been some recent effort to rejuvenate and protect this landmark, but it doesnt seem like its been fully adopted by the city. Interesting because the nearby greenspace is so well maintained. Could use some graffiti removal.

I took a bite out of the stone and it didnt taste pleasent

Bet it was prettier when it was first built. It seems like it was really nice once before smh

The fountain doesnt run, so its just stone ruins. Also appears to be a den of illicit health-risky transactions.

Its a beautiful place but most of the time there are homeless people hanging there which can be intimidating to visitors

Cool little historical hidden gem

Been exploring around here a couple times. Its a bit shady down there, but interesting.

Meet up with our kids across country

Beautiful scenery and pleaset people

Not the best place in the world but a peaceful place to sit down for a while Id say

Chilling

Oldest standing fixture in Balboa Park.

Filthy