The core of Buena Park is very suburban with driveways and spacious lots. It is in sharp contrast to the skyscrapers that populate the area around it. Robert A. Waller developed Buena Park starting in 1887 by subdividing his property. The original Waller home is now the site of St. Mary of the Lake church (built in 1917). Buena Park pre-dates the remainder of Uptown by a number of years.
Marine Drive to Kenmore (1040 W), Irving Park (4000 N) to Montrose (4400 N).