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William Land Park, Sacramento, California


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

There are several city attractions located within the park including:

"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".

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

Coordinates: 38°32′27″N 121°29′57″W / 38.5408°N 121.4993°W / 38.5408; -121.4993



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