Sefton Plaza

Set near Balboa Park’s west entrance on Laurel Avenue, the plaza organizes its historical memorials across two areas. On the southwest corner, a six and one-half foot bronze of Kate Sessions depicts the horticulturist in a hat and flowing skirt, holding a trowel and seedling. The surrounding garden features species she introduced to the park, including Matilija poppy, Indian hawthorne, lily of the Nile, and Hong Kong orchid trees. Along the north side, Founder’s Plaza groups three bronze sculptures honoring Ephraim Morse, Alonzo Horton, and George White Marston.