In 1919, Ada and John Hinkel donated of hillside land to the city of Berkeley, in dedication to the
Boy Scouts of America's work during
World War I. John Gregg, a local professor in landscaping, had helped with the design of the park before it was donated to the city. In recent years the amphitheater has been used by a number of theatrical groups, including
Shotgun Players, Women's Will, Open Opera, Inferno Theatre, and Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. The City of Berkeley also sponsors occasional live musical performances. The park also contains picnic tables and a playground. It once contained a redwood clubhouse (1918–2015), which was the home of the Berkeley Folk Dancers until 1984, was declared unsafe due to foundation issues and ultimately burned down in a fire. The park was renovated in 2022. == See also ==