Averill Park is an

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located in

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, California. It features barbecue pits, a

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and an artificial

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with a waterfall. There are numerous resident ducks, turtles, bees and various bird species. The land for the 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

Parks in Los Angeles County, California Parks in Los Angeles 1921 establishments in California San Pedro, Los Angeles {{LosAngelesCountyCA-geo-stub