William Land Park

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 Park Sacramento on site of former Sutterville

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:

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).[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.

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

  • 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.

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