Christine Emerson Reed Park

Park in Santa Monica, California

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.^[1] 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.^[2] The park has three chess tables, but no pieces are provided. One table is specifically designated for wheelchair accessibility.^[3]

Reed Park is the source of the name of the band Linkin Park.^[4]^[5]

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.
^ 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.