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{{Short description|City park in Sacramento, California}} |
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| ⚫ | '''William Land Park''', frequently referred to as simply "Land Park" is a major city park in [[Sacramento, California]].<ref>{{cite web | title= William Land Park Photo Page| url= http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/land_photo.htm| publisher= City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> The park is located between [[Interstate 5 (California)|Interstate 5]] and [[California State Route 160|State Route 160]]. |
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[[File:William Land Park Sacramento - panoramio.jpg|thumb|William Land Park Sacramento on site of former Sutterville]] |
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| ⚫ | '''William Land Park''', frequently referred to as simply "Land Park" is a major city park in [[Sacramento, California]].<ref>{{cite web | title= William Land Park Photo Page| url= http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/land_photo.htm| publisher= City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> The park is located between [[Interstate 5 (California)|Interstate 5]] and [[California State Route 160|State Route 160]]. |
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| ⚫ | [[William Land (philanthropist)|William Land]] was a pioneer who built the [[Western Hotel (Sacramento, California)|Western Hotel]] at the NE corner of 2nd and K St in 1875 ([[California Historical Landmark]] #601). There is an elementary school named after him. He is buried in a Greek temple mausoleum within [[East Lawn Memorial Park]] in Sacramento. William Land was a founder of the East Lawn Memorial. |
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| ⚫ | William Land was a pioneer who built the Western Hotel at the NE corner of 2nd and K St in 1875 ([[California Historical Landmark]] #601). There is an elementary school named after him. He is buried in a Greek temple mausoleum within East Lawn Memorial |
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There are several city attractions located within the park<ref>{{cite web | title= William Land Park Amenity Guide| url= http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/land_map.htm| publisher= City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> including: |
There are several city attractions located within the park<ref>{{cite web | title= William Land Park Amenity Guide| url= http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/land_map.htm| publisher= City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> including: |
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[[File:Indiana limestone- The nation's building stone, v. 1 - DPLA - daa2622763a086729f8011dbd6546722 (page 93) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Swanston Memorial, c. 1924.]] |
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*The [[Sacramento Zoo]] |
*The [[Sacramento Zoo]] |
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*Fairytale Town, a park which has play equipment designed to represent articles from various fairy tales and nursery rhymes (there is a small admission fee). |
*Fairytale Town, a park which has play equipment designed to represent articles from various fairy tales and nursery rhymes (there is a small admission fee).<ref>{{cite web | title= Fairytale Town website| url= http://www.fairytaletown.org/| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> |
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*The William Land Golf Course <ref>{{cite web | title= William Land Golf Course| url= http://www.thefirstteesacramento.org/club/scripts/section/section.asp?grp=0&NS=WLGC| publisher= The First Tee of Greater Sacramento| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> |
*The William Land Golf Course <ref>{{cite web | title= William Land Golf Course| url= http://www.thefirstteesacramento.org/club/scripts/section/section.asp?grp=0&NS=WLGC| publisher= The First Tee of Greater Sacramento| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> |
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*Funderland, a small park with several carnival like rides primarily for very young children. |
*Funderland, a small park with several carnival like rides primarily for very young children.<ref>{{cite web | title= Funderland website| url= http://www.funderlandpark.com/| accessdate=2009-05-11}}</ref> |
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"Land Park" can also refer to the surrounding neighborhood. |
"Land Park" can also refer to the surrounding neighborhood. |
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*[[Vic's Ice Cream]] |
*[[Vic's Ice Cream]] – landmark restaurant in the neighborhood. |
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William Land Park was mentioned in [[Sir Mix-A-Lot]]'s 1992 rap song "A Rapper's Reputation". |
William Land Park was mentioned in [[Sir Mix-A-Lot]]'s 1992 rap song "A Rapper's Reputation". |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
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Image:FunderlandLandParkSacramento.JPG|The entrance to Funderland in Land Park |
Image:FunderlandLandParkSacramento.JPG|The entrance to Funderland in Land Park |
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Image:FunderlandParkKittyRollerCoasterSacramentoCA.JPG|A dragon thrill ride for kids at Funderland |
Image:FunderlandParkKittyRollerCoasterSacramentoCA.JPG|A dragon thrill ride for kids at Funderland |
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Image:FairyTaleTownSlideSacramentoCA.JPG|A slide at Fairytale Town in Land Park |
Image:FairyTaleTownSlideSacramentoCA.JPG|A slide at Fairytale Town in Land Park |
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Image:FairyTaleTownSacramentoCATeepee.JPG|Fairytale Town |
Image:FairyTaleTownSacramentoCATeepee.JPG|Fairytale Town |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Urban park]] |
*[[Urban park]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official website|http://funderlandpark.com/}} |
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[[Category:Amusement parks in California]] |
[[Category:Amusement parks in California]] |
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[[Category:Municipal parks in California]] |
[[Category:Municipal parks in California]] |
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[[Category:Parks in Sacramento County, California]] |
[[Category:Parks in Sacramento County, California]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Sacramento, California]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 17 September 2023
William Land Park, frequently referred to as simply "Land Park" is a major city park in Sacramento, California.[1] The park is located between Interstate 5 and State Route 160.
William Land was a pioneer who built the Western Hotel at the NE corner of 2nd and K St in 1875 (California Historical Landmark #601). There is an elementary school named after him. He is buried in a Greek temple mausoleum within East Lawn Memorial Park in Sacramento. William Land was a founder of the East Lawn Memorial.
There are several city attractions located within the park[2] including:
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- The Sacramento Zoo
- Fairytale Town, a park which has play equipment designed to represent articles from various fairy tales and nursery rhymes (there is a small admission fee).[3]
- The William Land Golf Course [4]
- Funderland, a small park with several carnival like rides primarily for very young children.[5]
"Land Park" can also refer to the surrounding neighborhood.
- Vic's Ice Cream – landmark restaurant in the neighborhood.
William Land Park was mentioned in Sir Mix-A-Lot's 1992 rap song "A Rapper's Reputation".
Gallery
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Children leaving a pumpkin ride in Fairytale Town, 1963 -
The entrance to Funderland in Land Park -
A dragon thrill ride for kids at Funderland -
A Car ride at Funderland -
The Entrance to Fairytale Town at Land Park -
A slide at Fairytale Town in Land Park -
Fairytale Town
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "William Land Park Photo Page". City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ "William Land Park Amenity Guide". City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ "Fairytale Town website". Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ "William Land Golf Course". The First Tee of Greater Sacramento. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ "Funderland website". Retrieved 2009-05-11.