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This article is about the park in San Pedro, Los Angeles. For the hamlet in New York, see Averill Park, New York.
Averill Park
TypeUrban park
LocationSan Pedro, Los Angeles (Los Angeles City Council District 15)
Nearest cityLos Angeles, California
Coordinates33°43′57″N 118°18′38″W / 33.7326°N 118.3106°W / 33.7326; -118.3106
Operated byLos Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
StatusOpen

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. The land for the 10.55-acre (4.27 ha) park was donated by Averill-Weymouth Co. in 1920. The park was dedicated March 4, 1921. Playground equipment was installment in 1997. Averill Park sometimes refers to the neighborhood surrounding the park proper.

References

  1. "AVERILL PARK | City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks". Laparks.org. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  2. ^ "Averill Park Beauty Spot". News-Pilot. 1966-02-21. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  3. ^ "Averill Park". News-Pilot. 1997-10-23. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  4. "Community perspective needed". The Daily Breeze. 1998-06-30. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
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