Gracious Greystone Mansion

C. purpureus photo:  Alice  Joyce

Greystone Mansion Circular Fountain   Photo Copyright: Alice Joyce

The City of Beverly Hills maintains the inviting landscape of Greystone Park and Mansion.

Long Walkway Copyright Alice Joyce

The historic site is a delightful setting to explore year-round, although filming for television and movies may be taking place, making the mansion area out-of-bounds. When weddings or receptions are planned, garden areas also may be off limits.

Greystone Mansion Lawn Fountain Copyright Alice Joyce

By any definition, this Southern California public park is unique: A must-see destination. At Greystone you’ll encounter restored terraces and extravagant sweeping lawns, myriad water features erected as focal points, and the property’s meticulously maintained stonework, exhibiting the extensive use of pale Indiana limestone to set apart the mansion building and its complementary landscape architecture. Oil baron Edward Lawrence Doheny’s son, ‘Ned’ had Greystone built as his family residence in the late 1920s, calling upon the celebrated architect, Gordon B.Kaumann, to design the estate. You may be interested to read more about the history of the place, including a murder-suicide just four months after the Dohenys moved into his new home.

‘Mask’ Photo: Alice Joyce

Greystone Park – Beverly Hills    Photos Copyright: Alice Joyce

Greystone Mansion Terrace  Photo Copyright Alice Joyce

The formal gardens are enhanced by handsome slate walkways, echoing the Welsh slate used for the mansion’s roof.

Putti at Play  Photo Copyright: Alice Joyce

For information on special events taking place, you may wish to phone the main office before setting out, check out the Beverly Hills Parks & Gardens web site.