We are located in beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego
We are open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 PM 
If you would like to join the House of Sweden, you can fill out a membership application.

Upcoming Events​

Easter Brunch April 4

Our Easter Brunch is Saturday, April 4, at 11:30 a.m. at the House of Sweden in Balboa Park. 
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You can either bring a dish to share, or pay for the lunch. It is important to RSVP by March 30.

Member Meeting  potluck for new members and old Sunday,
​April 12 at 4:30 

Because of our Easter Brunch on April 4, our member meeting will be on the second Sunday if April. 

​Come join us at 4:30 for a brief member meeting  followed by our famous potluck and social hour.

We encourage new members and members who have not served on weekends to attend.  We will be giving a demonstration on how to open the cottage, work the coffee maker, and serve fika.

​ We hope we have a good turnout. This is a good time to meet and greet each other and see what is going on at the House of Sweden. 

You can just come to the meeting and share a glass of wine or stay and enjoy the potluck with us.  

Paid Parking for Balboa Park

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For parking lots within Balboa Park, paid parking is enforced from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with discounts available for verified City of San Diego residents.

The cost of each parking lot will vary, depending on how close it is to the center of the park.

​City of San Diego residents get a reduced fee.

You need to register with the city in order to get the residential lower fee.  It costs $5 to register,
Go to https://www.sandiego.gov/parking/balboapark

In order to buy a pass, go to 
https://sandiego.thepermitportal.com

NOTE: Before you try to use this site you should pre purchase a pass several days before you need it.  The office is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,  The pass needs to be pre-approved before you use it.  
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  • Level 1 lots: Space Theater, Casa de Balboa, Alcazar, Organ Pavilion, Palisades, Bea Evenson and South Carousel
    • Verified resident rate: $5 for up to four hours; $8 full day
    • Nonresident rate: $10 for up to four hours; $16 full day
  • Level 2 lots:  Pepper Grove, Upper Inspiration Point, Marston Point and Federal
    • Verified resident rate: $5 per day
    • Nonresident rate: $10 per day
  • Level 3 lot: Lower Inspiration Point
    • Verified resident rate: First three hours free; $5 full day
    • Nonresident rate: First three hours free; $10 full day
  • Parking Passes:

    Monthly: $30 (Resident) / $40 (Non-Resident).
    Quarterly: $60 (Resident) / $120 (Non-Resident).
    Annual: $150 (Resident) / $300 (Non-Resident).

  • Free Parking: Lower Inspiration Point offers the first 3 hours free for visitors. 
Servers needed for Saturdays and Sundays
We need our members to take turns serving the public on Saturdays and Sundays.

Craft Group 

The craft group meets at the cottage on the second
Saturday and fourth Tuesday every month from 11-4.  Everyone is welcome and you can drop by any time to see what they are doing.

See a short video about the Queens Organization

Event Pictures 

House of Pacific Relations
​Installation Dinner
January 29, 2026

Christmas Luncheon
​ December 13

​It is time to renew your 
​membership for 2026

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HPR  Auxiliary Luncheons 

Every second Wednesday at 12 noon at the
Hall of Nations
Cost $10.00