[3] This park holds historical significance as it was once home to City Gardens, a nursery founded by Louis Pellier (1817–1872), who is known as the pioneer of California's prune industry.

[2] The park dedicated to California's "Prune King" was officially reopened in a public ceremony on October 18, 2023.

In October 1850, he founded a nursery named City Gardens, with the assistance of his brothers Pierre and Jean, who also immigrated from France.

In subsequent years, the local cultivation of this prune evolved into a multi-million-dollar industry, becoming the primary agricultural crop in Santa Clara County.

434 was placed by the California State Parks in cooperation with the San Jose Historical Landmarks Commission on November 29, 1977.

Here, aided by his brothers Pierre and Jean, he introduced the French prune, "La Petite D'Agen," during the winter of 1856–57.