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]
^Moss, Whitney (2023-11-24). "Secret Spots: John Hinkel Park in North Berkeley". 510 Families. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
^ abcKwok, Iris (2022-07-18). "Revamped amphitheater, new picnic area open at John Hinkel Park". Berkeleyside. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
January 01, 1970
john, hinkel, park, urban, park, located, north, berkeley, neighborhood, berkeley, california, been, listed, city, berkeley, landmark, since, april, 2001, contains, historical, plaque, since, 2003, typecity, parklocation41, somerset, place, berkeley, californi. 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 John Hinkel ParkTypeCity parkLocation41 Somerset Place Berkeley California U S Coordinates37 53 43 N 122 16 24 W 37 895278 N 122 273333 W 37 895278 122 273333Area4 9 acres 2 0 ha Operated byCity of BerkeleyJohn Hinkel ParkBerkeley LandmarkDesignatedApril 2 2001Reference no 238History editIn 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 editList of Berkeley Landmarks in Berkeley California Berkeley Rose GardenReferences edit nbsp 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 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Hinkel Park amp oldid 1192592301, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
