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Creating a digital sanctuary for the stories, photographs, and historical documents that define fifty years of community activism and radical care.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 supplies Food distribution Student housing & food resources
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.
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Dec 14-15
Telegraph Holiday Street Fair
Every Tuesday
Housing Advisory Commission
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: Bowls and carvings from downed oaks.
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 job is simply to let that story be heard.”
Community Spotlight
Local Artist Showcase
Featuring rotating monthly works from Berkeley artists who use the park's history as their canvas. This month: Mural studies by Sarah Chen.
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Meet the "Guardians" of the park. This month we celebrate Marcus G., a lifelong resident who has volunteered 500+ hours to the Digital Archiving project.
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