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:
- 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
References
- ^ "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.
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