Will Rogers Memorial Park is a public garden on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California. Its fountain and pond, lawns, rose gardens and paths make it a green stop to add to a Beverly Hills outing.
- Address: 9650 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- From The Crescent Hotel Beverly Hills: about a 22-minute walk
- Park hours: closed daily from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Admission: the City’s facility listing does not state a fee
About Will Rogers Memorial Park
Will Rogers Memorial Park is a City of Beverly Hills public park with landscaped grounds and a history that reaches back to the city’s early years.
It opened in 1915 as Sunset Park, the first municipal park in Beverly Hills. After Will Rogers was named the city’s first Honorary Mayor in 1926, the city renamed the park in his honor in 1952.
The park’s public-facing features include a fountain and pond with koi fish and turtles, lawns, rose gardens, palm trees and garden paths. Recent city improvements have included decomposed-granite walkways, security lighting, irrigation, new trees and plant materials, restored retaining walls, monument signs and commemorative plaques.
For more green spaces in the area, see this guide to parks in Beverly Hills.
How do you get to Will Rogers Memorial Park?
The park is at 9650 Sunset Boulevard, across the street from The Beverly Hills Hotel. From The Crescent Hotel Beverly Hills, it’s about a 22-minute walk or a 4-minute drive, making the park a practical stop from this base.
The City says Metro operates local and rapid bus lines through Beverly Hills, but does not identify a specific route or stop serving the park.
Its transit information also describes a free weekend trolley between Civic Center and Rodeo Drive, but does not list a stop at Will Rogers Memorial Park. For current transit details, check the official site before you go.
What can you see during a short visit?
The fountain and pond offer a focal point, while the lawns, rose gardens, palms and garden paths provide a compact setting to walk through. You can take a gentle loop around the grounds, pausing by the water and among the plantings; the City does not give a recommended visit duration.
The park’s grounds also feature commemorative plaques and monument signs. The City’s description of improvements includes decomposed-granite walkways, restored retaining walls, new trees and plant materials, and security lighting.
Access and visitor rules
The park is closed every day from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The City’s facility listing gives the address and phone number, 310-285-1000, but does not state an admission fee.
If you’re seeking a non-commercial photo permit, the City asks you to contact the park by phone or email. For filming or commercial photography information, contact the park as well.
Nearby stops to combine
The Beverly Hills Hotel is directly across Sunset Boulevard. The City’s parks map also lists Beverly Canon Gardens at 241 N. Canon Drive, another named green space in Beverly Hills. For a broader route through the area, use this one-day Beverly Hills itinerary.
Virginia Robinson Gardens is another nearby landmark to consider; find planning details in this guide to Virginia Robinson Gardens tickets and tours.
FAQs
Is Will Rogers Memorial Park free to enter?
The City’s facility listing does not state an admission fee, so it does not confirm a price.
When is the park closed?
It closes daily from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Can you take photos in the park?
For non-commercial photo permits, contact the park by phone or email. Contact the park for filming or commercial photography information, too.
What is the park’s historical connection to Will Rogers?
Will Rogers became Beverly Hills’ first Honorary Mayor in 1926, and the city renamed the park in his honor in 1952.