Preserving the Legacy of People’s Park
People’s Park was more than a physical location — it was a living ecosystem, a cultural landmark, and a sanctuary for creativity, activism, and community care. Even after its destruction, the spirit of the park endures in the work to preserve its materials, stories, and cultural impact.
The living ecosystem of People's Park, historically preserved.
Our Preservation Pillars
Material Preservation
Safeguarding the physical artifacts and organic elements salvaged from the park. We transform recovered wood and earth into sacred objects of remembrance.
Digital Archiving
Creating a digital sanctuary for the stories, photographs, and historical documents that define fifty years of community activism and radical care.
Community Support
Universal Community Today supports the park's legacy through:
- Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention resources
- Food and Seasonal Clothing/Needs distribution
- Community and Student Housing consultation and referrals
- Art, Music, Dance, Yoga, and Chess in the historic greenspace and neighborhood
Our Preservation Pillars
Join us in sustaining the growth of this cultural legacy.
Legal Aid Fund
We are currently raising $79,000 to fund ongoing legal actions to save the land of People’s Park. These funds ensure the historical and cultural significance of the park is represented fairly in the courts.
Community Calendar & Education
Educational initiatives and shared action to keep the spirit alive.
Dec 14-15
Telegraph Avenue Street Fair
Visit our booth for exclusive handcrafted legacy items and archival prints. Every Saturday and Sunday on the corner of Telegraph and Dwight.
Every Saturday
Safety First Saturdays
Educational Spotlight
Community Guerilla Gardening Study Forum
Handcrafted Items Made From the Park Itself
We transform salvaged materials—reclaimed oak, original park earth, and found artifacts—into physical objects that hold the weight of history. Each piece is unique and supports our mission.
Woodcraft: Walking sticks and carvings from downed redwoods and other trees from the park.
Artifacts: Framed archival prints and relics.
The Maker & The Vision
Our lead artisan, Ian Hunt, has spent decades at the intersection of woodworking and activism. His journey with People’s Park began as a community gardener, learning the grain of the park’s oaks before they were downed. Today, he preserves that spirit by hand-turning every bowl and crafting every relic, ensuring that the physical matter of the park remains in the hands of the community it served.
“Every piece of wood from the park tells a story of resistance and growth. My work is to tell that story through my art.”
Community Spotlight
Local Artist Showcase
Featuring rotating monthly works from Berkeley artists who use the park's history as their canvas. This month: Art Days With Rosie
View Current GalleryMember Spotlight
Meet the "Guardians" of the park. This month we celebrate Lisa T., a longtime supporter of the park and its residents.
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