Hollenbeck Park facts for kids
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Hollenbeck Park is a wonderful city park located in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. You can find it at the corner of Saint Louis and Fourth Streets, close to Boyle Avenue. It's a popular spot for families and friends to relax and have fun outdoors.
Park Features
Hollenbeck Park offers many cool things to do and see. It has big, green grassy areas perfect for playing or picnicking. There are also special playgrounds where younger kids can enjoy themselves. If you love skateboarding, there's a dedicated skateboard park for you to practice your tricks! The park also has a beautiful man-made lake, which adds to its peaceful atmosphere.
Park History
Hollenbeck Park has been a green and welcoming place for the community since 1892. The park was named after John Edward Hollenbeck, who was an important person in Los Angeles. He founded the First National Bank. After he passed away, his wife, along with former Los Angeles Mayor William H. Workman, generously donated 21 acres (about 85,000 square meters) of land to create this park.
In May 1929, a famous comedy film called Men O' War was filmed right here at Hollenbeck Park! This movie starred the hilarious duo Laurel and Hardy. Back then, visitors could even rent boats to use on the lake.
Later, in the 1950s, the Golden State Freeway was built right next to the park's western side. Even with the freeway nearby, Hollenbeck Park remains a cherished green space for everyone to enjoy.
