It is named for naturalist John James Audubon, who purchased 20 acres of land there in 1841, at a time when the area was still mostly farms, woodland and the country estates of the rich. After his death, the estate was sold off in parcels for development by Audubon's widow, which is when it became known as "Audubon Park".
The land is named after naturalist John James Audubon, who bought 20 acres there in 1841 when the area was mainly farmland, woodlands, and estates of the rich. After his death, the estate was sold into smaller parts for development by Audubon's widow, which led to it being called "Audubon Park".