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 purchased 20 acres in 1841 during a time when the area was primarily farmland, woodlands, and estates of the wealthy. After his death, the estate was divided into smaller sections for development by Audubon's widow, resulting in it being known as "Audubon Park".