Averill Park
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | San Pedro, Los Angeles (Los Angeles City Council District 15) |
| Nearest city | Los Angeles, California |
| Coordinates | 33°43′57″N 118°18′38″W / 33.7326°N 118.3106°W |
| Operated by | Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Status | Open |
Averill Park is an urban park located in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. It features barbecue pits, a gazebo and an artificial pond with a waterfall. There are numerous resident ducks, turtles, bees and various bird species.[1] The land for the 10.55-acre (4.27 ha) park was donated by Averill-Weymouth Co. in 1920.[2] The park was dedicated March 4, 1921.[3][2] Playground equipment was installment in 1997.[3] Averill Park sometimes refers to the neighborhood surrounding the park proper.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "AVERILL PARK | City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks". Laparks.org. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
- ^ a b "Averill Park Beauty Spot". News-Pilot. 1966-02-21. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ a b "Averill Park". News-Pilot. 1997-10-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Community perspective needed". The Daily Breeze. 1998-06-30. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
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