People's Park
2556 Haste Street
Half a block east of Telegraph Avenue between Haste Street and Dwight Way
Southeast Berkeley
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People’s Park is owned, managed, and maintained by the University of California. Deeply rooted in Berkeley’s history, People’s Park was created by community members in the 1960s and includes a large lawn, community gardens, a basketball court, performance stage, play features for children, and places for sitting.
Features
- Location of many festivals and community events
- Multi-purpose turf
- Basketball court (1)
- Children’s play area with swings, slide
- Picnic area
- Community gardens
- Stage
- Recreation building/bathrooms
To reserve the park for special events or festivals, contact the University of California, Berkeley, Office of Community Relations, 510-642-3255, pplspark@berkeley.edu.
Restroom: Yes
Parking: On-street parking
Acreage: 2.8 acre | 118,800 sq. ft.
Accessibility: Compacted gravel paths slope gently and are wheelchair accessible except during heavy rain; children’s play structures not accessible.
Park Hours: 6 AM to 10 PM
People’s Park is owned, managed, and maintained by the University of California.
For questions on park maintenance or special events, contact: University of California, Berkeley, Office of Community Relations, 510-642-3255, pplspark@berkeley.edu.
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