People's Park, Berkeley

Name: People's Park
Address: 2556 Haste St., Berkeley, United States

#19 among attractions in Berkeley

Park, Relax in park, Top attraction

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People's Park in Berkeley, California is a park located just east of Telegraph Avenue, bounded by Haste and Bowditch Streets, and Dwight Way, near the University of California, Berkeley. The park was created during the radical political activism of the late 1960s. ()

Alternative names: Created: 20 April 1969Elevation: 259 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°51'57"N, 122°15'25"W

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2556 Haste St.Berkeley (Southside)Berkeley United States

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People's Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, Sather Tower, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre.

~770 ftNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
4 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
0.4 miN
Well-known campanile at a university
Sather Tower, Berkeley
12 min walk • Sather Tower is a bell tower with clocks on its four faces on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. It is more commonly known as The Campanile for its resemblance to the Campanile di San Marco in Venice.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
13 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
15 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
~1820 ftNW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
9 min walk • Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley
12 min walk • The University of California Museum of Paleontology is a paleontology museum located on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. The museum is within the Valley Life Sciences Building, designed by George W. Kelham and completed in 1930.
~1370 ftNW
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
7 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Church, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley
10 min walk • The Julia Morgan Theater, located in the former St. John's Presbyterian Church, is a historic building in Berkeley, California designed by architect Julia Morgan.
~1850 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
9 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.
~290 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
First Church of Christ, Berkeley
2 min walk • First Church of Christ, Scientist, Berkeley, now also known as Christian Science Society, Berkeley, is a Christian Science church, located at 2619 Dwight Way at Bowditch Street across the street from People's Park, in Berkeley, in Alameda County, California.
~1850 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Hotel
Berkeley City Club, Berkeley
9 min walk • The Berkeley City Club was commissioned as the club house of the Berkeley Women's City Club organized in Berkeley, California in 1927 to contribute to social, civic, and cultural progress.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to People's Park?

Nearby attractions include First Church of Christ, Berkeley (2 min walk), Berkeley School of Theology, Berkeley (2 min walk), Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley (4 min walk), Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley (6 min walk).

How to get to People's Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to People's Park:

Bus

Channing Way & Bowditch Street • Lines: Ss (3 min walk)
Telegraph Avenue & Haste Street • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)

Metro

Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (18 min walk)
Ashby • Lines: Orange, Red (29 min walk)