William Land Park, Sacramento, California

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. 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

See also

• Urban park

Notes

1. ^ "William Land Park Photo Page". City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/land_photo.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-11. 
2. ^ "William Land Park Amenity Guide". City of Sacramento, Department of Parks and Recreation. http://www.cityofsacramento.org/parksandrecreation/parks/sites/land_map.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-11. 
3. ^ "Fairytale Town website". http://www.fairytaletown.org/. Retrieved 2009-05-11. 
4. ^ "William Land Golf Course". The First Tee of Greater Sacramento. http://www.thefirstteesacramento.org/club/scripts/section/section.asp?grp=0&NS=WLGC. Retrieved 2009-05-11. 
5. ^ "Funderland website". http://www.funderlandpark.com/. Retrieved 2009-05-11.