Werry Park

1.1 acre rectangular open grassy area, defined by a low stone wall, for active or passive enjoyment in the College Terrace neighborhood.

History

Along with Cameron, Mayfield, and Weisshaar, one of the four old Mayfield parks.  Dating back to 1888, the mini parks, positioned symmetrically, were originally called Berkeley, Hollywood, Hampton, and Eton.  Eton was renamed Werry in 1968 after William C. Werry who was assistant postmaster, then Palo Alto postmaster from 1924 until 1935.

Location

2100 Dartmouth St, Palo Alto, CA 94301  View Map

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