Beverly Gardens Park: The City’s Emerald Necklace Established in 1911, Beverly Gardens Park is a 1.9-mile linear expanse stretching along Santa Monica Boulevard. Designed by landscape architect Ralph D. Cornell. It features a two-mile jogging path, century-old cypress and ficus trees, specialty gardens, and the iconic Beverly Hills Sign. The Lily Pond: A Restored Gem Originally constructed in 1907, the Lily Pond was one of the first major features of Beverly Gardens Park, serving as an early landmark for the city. In the mid-1970s, the pond was removed and replaced with grass, though the Beverly Hills Sign remained, continuing to draw thousands of tourists each year. Recognizing its historical significance, the city restored the Lily Pond in 2014 as part of Beverly Hills’ centennial celebration. Electric Fountain The Electric Fountain, located on the busy corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards in Beverly Hills, California, is the centerpiece of Beverly Gardens Park.  Il...