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(Redirected from William Land Park, Sacramento, California) City park in Sacramento, California
William Land Park Sacramento on site of former Sutterville

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 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 including:

Swanston Memorial, c. 1924.
  • 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).
  • The William Land Golf Course
  • Funderland, a small park with several carnival like rides primarily for very young children.

"Land Park" can also refer to the surrounding neighborhood.

William Land Park was mentioned in Sir Mix-A-Lot's 1992 rap song "A Rapper's Reputation".

Gallery

  • Children leaving a pumpkin ride in Fairytale Town, 1963 Children leaving a pumpkin ride in Fairytale Town, 1963
  • The entrance to Funderland in Land Park The entrance to Funderland in Land Park
  • A dragon thrill ride for kids at Funderland A dragon thrill ride for kids at Funderland
  • A Car ride at Funderland A Car ride at Funderland
  • The Entrance to Fairytale Town at Land Park The Entrance to Fairytale Town at Land Park
  • A slide at Fairytale Town in Land Park A slide at Fairytale Town in Land Park
  • Fairytale Town Fairytale Town

See also

References

  1. "William Land Park Photo Page". City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  2. "William Land Park Amenity Guide". City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  3. "Fairytale Town website". Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  4. "William Land Golf Course". The First Tee of Greater Sacramento. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
  5. "Funderland website". Retrieved 2009-05-11.

External links

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