John Hinkel Park
37°53′43″N 122°16′24″W / 37.895278°N 122.273333°W / 37.895278; -122.273333Area 4.9 acres (2.0 ha) Operated by City of Berkeley
Historic site
| John Hinkel Park | |
|---|---|
| Designated | April 2, 2001 |
| Reference no. | 238 |
John Hinkel Park is an urban park located in the North Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, California, U.S.. It has been listed by the city as a Berkeley Landmark since April 2, 2001,[1] and it contains a historical plaque since 2003.[2]
History
In 1919, Ada and John Hinkel donated 7 acres (2.8 ha) of hillside land to the city of Berkeley, in dedication to the Boy Scouts of America's work during World War I.[2] John Gregg, a local professor in landscaping, had helped with the design of the park before it was donated to the city.[2] The amphitheater was built in 1934 and designed by Vernon Dean and funded by the Civil Works Administration.[2] The amphitheater was used in the 1940s for community gatherings, music, and dance productions. It was also the performance space for the Berkeley Shakespeare Festival from 1971 until 1991.[3] The park also contains picnic tables and a playground.[4]
It once contained a redwood clubhouse (1918–2015), which was burned down in a fire.[4] The park was renovated in 2022.[4]
See also
- List of Berkeley Landmarks in Berkeley, California
- Berkeley Rose Garden
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to John Hinkel Park.
- ^ Cerny, Susan (February 16, 2002). "John Hinkel Park". Berkeley Landmarks. Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association (BAHA). Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ a b c d "John Hinkel Park". Berkeley Historical Plaque Project. 2003. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ Moss, Whitney (2023-11-24). "Secret Spots: John Hinkel Park in North Berkeley". 510 Families. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ a b c Kwok, Iris (2022-07-18). "Revamped amphitheater, new picnic area open at John Hinkel Park". Berkeleyside. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
