Star Park at 1030 Park Place, 92118, is a half-acre neighborhood gathering spot offering open lawn, benches, trees, and historical military installations including two war cannons with dedication plaques. The annual Memorial Day celebration takes place here, organized in coordination with the VFW post at 557 Orange Avenue. The park sits across from the historic home of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz — the yellow house with 'Oz' over the door is a favorite local curiosity. Five streets radiate from the original 1886 star-shaped design. For a larger park with a bandstand and summer concert series, Spreckels Park at 601 Orange Avenue is six blocks north.