"On a recent sunny Sunday, a troupe of actors were rehearsing The Taming of the Shrew at the amphitheater in John Hinkel Park. Nearby, a group of young children piled onto the playground's tire swing and climbed its wooden structures, while their parents ate bagels and sipped coffee and chatted about the upcoming school year. This story is part of an ongoing series exploring the history and current life of several of the city's most notable parks."
"Other parkgoers meandered along the trails weaving through the park's steep ivy-covered hills, shaded from the late summer sun by redwoods, bay laurels and California buckeyes. The gentle flow of Blackberry Creek could be heard burbling down the hill. Standing next to the old stone fireplace, you could almost imagine you were at summer camp. Such is the magic of John Hinkel Park, a 4.2-acre park nestled near the bottom of the Berkeley Hills on Somerset Place just off of Arlington Avenue"
John Hinkel Park is a 4.2-acre park near the bottom of the Berkeley Hills, nestled on Somerset Place off Arlington Avenue and flanked by San Diego Road. The park features steep ivy-covered hills, redwoods, bay laurels, California buckeyes, winding trails, and the gentle flow of Blackberry Creek. Play areas include a playground with a tire swing and wooden structures, plus an old stone fireplace that contributes to a summer camp atmosphere. The park regularly hosts theatrical performances, and community groups like Bay Area Kinderstube and the Actors Ensemble of Berkeley use the space; the layout makes it easy for adults to supervise children as they explore.
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