De Neve Square Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids De Neve Square Park |
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Holmby Hills, Los Angeles |
| Open | From dawn to dusk |
De Neve Square Park is a small, charming park located in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. You can find it where Mapleton Drive meets Saint Pierre Road and Beverly Glen Boulevard. This area is near the border of Holmby Hills and East Gate Bel Air.
The park is not a perfect square; it's shaped more like a trapezoid. It is surrounded by tall sycamore trees. You can also see old-fashioned English street lamps from the 1920s. These lamps were made especially for Holmby Hills. De Neve Square Park is one of two parks in Holmby Hills; the other is Holmby Park.
The park is named after Felipe de Neve. He is known as the founder of Los Angeles back in 1781.
Park History: Fun Facts
De Neve Square Park has a cool history! It was a favorite spot for Elvis Presley. He often played touch football games here during the 1950s and 1960s. This was when he lived in Los Angeles and made movies.
