| Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park | |
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 West Lagoon view of Ryan Park. | |
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| Type | Recreational park |
| Location | Foster City, California |
| Coordinates | 37°33′31″N 122°16′18″W / 37.55856°N 122.27153°W |
| Area | 20.75 acres (8.40 ha) |
| Created | Rededicated on November 13, 2005 |
| Operated by | Foster City government |
| Status | Open |
Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park is a recreational city park, located in Foster City, California and run by the city government and local citizens. Originally called "Central Park", the park was renamed in 1979 in honor and memory of Congressman Leo J. Ryan.[1]
The park is situated on 20 acres (8 ha) which overlook Foster City's lagoon.[2] The park houses the William E. Walker Recreation Center, and includes a waterfront, outdoor amphitheatre, sailboat tie-up facilities, boardwalk, lawn areas, and a gazebo on the lake.[2] There is a pathway that goes around the perimeter of the park, which also has ADA access.[3]
- ^ Foster City Historical Society; T. Jack Foster (2005). Foster City. Foster City, California: Arcadia Publishing. p. 79. ISBN 0-7385-2908-7.
"Central Park was rechristened "Leo Ryan Park" in 1979 to honor the congressman who had lobbied so hard to recognize and incorporate Foster City." - ^ a b Leo J Ryan Memorial park, Foster City, California Web site.
- ^ Update on Improvements to Leo Ryan Park, Foster City, CA; September 11, 2003