People's Park, Public park in Berkeley, United States.
People's Park is a roughly one-hectare green site south of the Berkeley campus near Telegraph Avenue. The area contains grass patches, trees, and communal beds used by residents and students.
Activists created the site in spring 1969 following their own plans without official approval. Police operations led to violent confrontations in mid-May that year with multiple people injured.
The name recalls a time when neighbors and students turned empty lots into public meeting spots themselves. Today the site still serves as a place for spontaneous gatherings and occasional artistic expression.
Access to the site depends on current construction status and measures in place. It is best to check local sources before visiting for updated access information.
Metal containers surround the edge of the site since early 2024 as the first visible measure before planned redevelopment. This change feels like a sharp break after decades of communal use.
Location: Berkeley
GPS coordinates: 37.86556,-122.25694
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:32
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