Approaching Beverly Hills from the Park Cienega Motel area, Beverly Gardens Park offers a way to explore the city on foot: it is a 1.9-mile linear public park along Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards.
Its gardens, fountains and recognizable Beverly Hills Sign make it easy to choose a stretch for a stroll; check current parking and access details before setting out.
- Setting: Beverly Hills, from North Doheny Drive to North Whittier Drive
- Length: 23 blocks
- Path: Decomposed granite, for walking and jogging
- Landmarks: The Beverly Hills Sign, Lily Pond, gardens and fountains
What Beverly Gardens Park is like
Beverly Gardens Park is a long, landscaped public space that follows the city’s main boulevards rather than forming one enclosed garden. Its 23 blocks extend from North Doheny Drive to North Whittier Drive, giving you room to focus on one stretch or make a longer walk.
The park began in 1907 as three blocks on the north side of Santa Monica Boulevard, between Crescent Drive and Rodeo Drive. It expanded west in 1930, reaching Wilshire Boulevard and wrapping around to Whittier Drive; a later expansion added twelve blocks east along Santa Monica Boulevard to Carmelita Avenue.
Park features and places to pause
The park combines formal gardens and fountains with a path for walking and jogging. Among its named landmarks are the Beverly Hills Sign and Lily Pond, the historic Cactus Garden, the Rose Garden, the Electric Fountain, the Doheny Fountain and the Alta Arden Pergola Garden.
The illuminated Beverly Hills Sign is 40 feet long, with a water feature beside the Lily Pond. Sculptures and arbors add other points of interest along the route. If you need a restroom, modern ADA-accessible public restrooms are located along Santa Monica Boulevard and North Canon Drive, near Ringo Starr’s Peace & Love sculpture.
Getting there and checking access
Beverly Gardens Park runs along public streets, so choose an entrance and section that suit your plans. If you’re driving, Beverly Hills has city-owned parking facilities at several locations, including 450 N. Crescent Drive and 438 N. Beverly Drive/439 N. Cañon Drive. Parking hours and policies can change, so check the official site before you go.
From Park Cienega Motel, drive about 4 minutes to Wilshire/La Cienega station, then check current route information for the onward trip to the park. Beverly Canon Gardens is another nearby garden stop to pair with your visit.
Combining the park with Beverly Hills
Because the park extends through several blocks, you can shape your visit around a particular garden or landmark rather than treating it as a single stop. The Beverly Hills Sign and Lily Pond make a clear point to begin or end a stroll, while the gardens and fountains offer other pauses along the boulevard.
A broader Los Angeles itinerary may include getting around Los Angeles from Park Cienega Motel, as well as a separate garden stop at Beverly Canon Gardens.
FAQs
Where is Beverly Gardens Park?
The park is in Beverly Hills, California, along Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards. It extends from North Doheny Drive to North Whittier Drive.
How long is Beverly Gardens Park?
It is a 1.9-mile linear park spanning 23 blocks.
Are there restrooms in the park?
Yes. Modern ADA-accessible public restrooms are located along Santa Monica Boulevard and North Canon Drive, near the Peace & Love sculpture.