William Land Park - Sacramento, CA - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

"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.
Children leaving a pumpkin ride in Fairytale Town, 1963

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 Cemetery in Sacramento. William Land was a founder of the East Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

There are several city attractions located within the park 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).
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.

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"." (visit link)

Name: William Land Park Street Location: Freeport Blvd Local Municipality: Sacramento State/Province, etc.: CA Country: USA Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Named after William Land Recreational Facilities: Playground golf zoo Monuments/Statues: Yes Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): No Fountains: Yes Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Lakes Date Established: Not listed Picnic Facilities: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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