William Land Park

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 Park in Sacramento. William Land was a founder of the East Lawn Memorial. There are several city attractions located within the park including: The Sacramento Zoo Fairytale Town, a park which has play equipment designed to represent articles from various fairy tales and nursery rhymes (there is a small admission fee). The William Land Golf Course Funderland, a small park with several carnival like rides primarily for very young children. "Land Park" can also refer to the surrounding neighborhood. Vic's Ice Cream - landmark restaurant in the neighborhood. William Land Park was mentioned in Sir Mix-A-Lot's 1992 rap song "A Rapper's Reputation".