Hollenbeck Park is a city park in the

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district of

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. It is located on the corner of Saint Louis and Fourth Streets, near Boyle Avenue. The park features grassy knolls, picnic areas, playgrounds, a skateboard park, and a man-made lake.

History

Hollenbeck Park has been a lush oasis in the neighborhood since 1892. The park was named for

John Edward Hollenbeck John Edward Hollenbeck (June 5, 1829 – September 2, 1885) was an American businessman and investor who was involved in the 19th century development of Nicaragua and the city of Los Angeles, California. Early life J. Edward Hollenbeck was born in ...

(1829-1885), founder of First National Bank, whose widow, along with former L.A. Mayor William Workman, donated of land. In May 1929 the Laurel and Hardy film ''

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'' was filmed here, back when there were still rental boats for the public. In the 1950s, the

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was built against its western boundary.

External links

LAparks.org: official Hollenbeck Park homepage
{{Parks in Los Angeles Parks in Los Angeles Boyle Heights, Los Angeles

History

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