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'''William Land Park''', frequently referred to as simply "Land Park" is a major city park in [[Sacramento, California]]. The park is located between [[Interstate 5 (California)|Interstate 5]] and [[California State Route 160|State Route 160]]. |
'''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 was a pioneer who build the Western Hotel at the NE corner of 2nd and K St in 1875. Calif Historic Marker #601. There is an elementary school named after him. There is a large mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery that is a Greek temple. |
William Land was a pioneer who build the Western Hotel at the NE corner of 2nd and K St in 1875. Calif Historic Marker #601. There is an elementary school named after him. There is a large mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery that is a Greek temple. |
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There are several city attractions located within the park 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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*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> |
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*The William Land Golf Course |
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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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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Urban park]] |
*[[Urban park]] |
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==Notes== |
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[[Category:Geography of Sacramento, California]] |
[[Category:Geography of Sacramento, California]] |
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Revision as of 18:20, 11 May 2009
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 build the Western Hotel at the NE corner of 2nd and K St in 1875. Calif Historic Marker #601. There is an elementary school named after him. There is a large mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Cemetery that is a Greek temple.
There are several city attractions located within the park[2] including:
- 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.
Gallery
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The entrance to Funderland in Land Park -
A dragon thrill ride for kids at Funderland -
A Car ride at Funderland -
The Entrance to Fairy Tale Town at Land Park -
A slide at Fairy Tale Town in Land Park -
Fairy Tale Town
See also
Notes
- ^ "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.