Central Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Becky Temko Tot Park
Berkeley History
In the early 1970s, two noted U.C. Berkeley architects and their students created the design for a large, three-tiered play structure that was built by neighbors under the supervision of a skilled Berkeley builder/carpenter. In 1975 the park was awarded a citation by the California Parks and Recreation Society for "neighborhood participation in design concepts and volunteer labor."
In the mid-1980s, the City took charge of the park and replaced all previous structures. In 1997 the city council renamed the park in memory of Berkeley park activist Becky Temko and authorized placement of a plaque “detailing the Park's history and recognizing the people who contributed to its development."
In 2018 the City did a complete park remodel, installing new equipment and a water play area, using Regional Parks bond funds.
Plaque donated by the McGee-Spaulding-Hardy Historic Interest Group
Berkeley Historical Plaque Project
www.berkeleyplaques.org
Erected 2021 by Berkeley Historical Plaque Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 37° 51.826′ N, 122° 16.543′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It is in Central Berkeley. Marker is on Roosevelt Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berkeley CA 94703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic McGee-Spaulding District (approx. 0.2 miles away); City Hall Annex (approx. 0.4 miles away); Berkeley High School Industrial Arts and Science (G and H Buildings) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Berkeley High School Alumni: Bobby Seale, Jean Yonemura Wing, Billy Martin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Longfellow School (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Historic McGee-Spaulding District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Berkeley Veterans Memorial Grove (approx. 0.4 miles away); Berkeley City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.