Wednesday, October 8, 2014

William Land Park




William Land Park was purchased with funds left to the city by William Land when he died in 1911.  238 Acres were purchased in 1918 for $147,000.
In the 1940's Land Park Kiddie Land was opened to the delight of the kids in Sacramento.  The name was later changed to Funderland after the new owners remodeled the park in 1990. 

 After a day of going for a log ride maybe the younger kids would like to explore Fairytale Town just across the street.









Fairytale Town opened in 1959.  This wonderful addition to William Land Park brought all the fairytales that we read as children to life.  You can walk the crooked mile or visit the Three Little Pigs.


In 1927 the "Little Zoo in the Park" opened with about 40 animals on about 4 acres of land.  The "Little Zoo" has grown over the years to its current size of 14.2 acres.  

If kiddie games aren't your thing then try your hand at a round of golf.



The only thing to do after your great day at William Land Park is to visit a Land Park Icon for some ice cream.  Vic's has been the place to go for a sweet treat since 1947.  It's the perfect way to end your day.


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