Buena Park was Settled by German and Swedish farmers and later built up with Prairie Style architecture by wealthier city dwellers looking for weekend getaways by the waterfront. This pocket community within Uptown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features many grand single-family homes and mid-sized apartments among beautiful tree-lined streets. The key features of this community are the 18-mile Lakefront Trail and a wide-variety of the dining, shopping, and entertainment opportunities.