[citation needed] The park was created between 1804 and 1812 according to plans by landscape architect Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell.

The landmark Neoclassical entrance portal at Lenbachplatz was designed by the Portuguese architect Emanuel Joseph d'Herigoyen and built in 1812.

[1] In 1854, the Glass Palace was built on the north side of the park, but was destroyed by fire in 1931.

Subsequently, in 1937, the old botanical garden was turned into a park based on a sketch by Paul Troost and plans from architect Oswald Bieber and sculptor Joseph Wackerle.

The Kunstpavillon, a small exhibition building, was also built, but was badly damaged in World War II and later rebuilt by volunteer Munich artists.