John Hinkel Park is an urban park located in the North Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, California, U.S.. It has been listed by the city as a Berkeley Landmark since April 2, 2001,^[1] and it contains a historical plaque since 2003.^[2]

In 1919, Ada and John Hinkel donated 7 acres (2.8 ha) of hillside land to the city of Berkeley, in dedication to the Boy Scouts of America's work during World War I.^[2] John Gregg, a local professor in landscaping, had helped with the design of the park before it was donated to the city.^[2] The amphitheater was built in 1934 and designed by Vernon Dean and funded by the Civil Works Administration.^[2] The amphitheater was used in the 1940s for community gatherings, music, and dance productions. It was also the performance space for the Berkeley Shakespeare Festival from 1971 until 1991.^[3] The park also contains picnic tables and a playground.^[4]

It once contained a redwood clubhouse (1918–2015), which was burned down in a fire.^[4] The park was renovated in 2022.^[4]

• List of Berkeley Landmarks in Berkeley, California
• Berkeley Rose Garden