Christine Emerson Reed Park
Christine Emerson Reed Park, formerly known as Lincoln Park, is a park in Santa Monica, California. The park sits between 7th street and Lincoln Boulevard and between Wilshire Boulevard and California Avenue. It is home to the Miles Memorial Playhouse, tennis courts, and the city's tennis office, basketball courts, a playground, and CREST after school program. The park has three chess tables, but no pieces are provided. One table is specifically designated for wheelchair accessibility. The Park’s amenities include: CREST & Youth Programs Office, Miles Memorial Playhouse, 2 basketball courts, 1 fenced children's playground (ages 2-5 and 5-12), 6 tennis courts with lights, public restrooms, free wi-fi, multipurpose Room, metered street parking only.
Reed Park is the source of the name of the band Linkin Park. A petition was started by fans in 2017 to rename the park after Linkin Park's frontman Chester Bennington.
References
- ^ "Reed Park". City of Santa Monica. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Clean & Safe: Enhancements coming to Reed Park". City of Santa Monica. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ "Christine Emerson Reed Park, Playground List in Santa Monica, CA". Zuzu for Kids. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31697
- ^ Cirisano, Tatiana (July 21, 2017). "Fan Starts Petition to Rename Santa Monica's Lincoln Park in Honor of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington". Billboard. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Cervantes, Niki (July 20, 2017). "Deceased Linkin Park Frontman's Band Had Strong Santa Monica Roots". Surf Santa Monica. Retrieved June 29, 2024.