Averill Park

33°43′57″N 118°18′38″W / 33.7326°N 118.3106°W / 33.7326; -118.3106Operated byLos Angeles County Department of Parks and RecreationStatusOpen

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

  1. ^ "AVERILL PARK | City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks". Laparks.org. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  2. ^ a b "Averill Park Beauty Spot". News-Pilot. 1966-02-21. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
  3. ^ a b "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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