Averill Park, Urban park in San Pedro, Los Angeles, US.
Averill Park is a 10.55-acre urban park in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. It holds barbecue pits, a gazebo and an artificial pond with a waterfall, plus playground equipment installed in 1997. Ducks, turtles, bees and various bird species live in the park.
The land was donated by the Averill-Weymouth Company in 1920 and officially dedicated in 1921. Playground equipment was added in the late 1990s to enhance the space for families.
The park serves as a neighborhood gathering spot where residents meet throughout the year for community events and programs. It is a place where local people spend time together with family and friends.
The 10.55-acre park sits in San Pedro, with the artificial pond and its waterfall near the gazebo at the centre. Barbecue pits and picnic tables are on the grounds, and playground equipment dates from 1997. Paths connect these areas, and trees give shade; the pond draws bees and birds, so watch for them near the water.
The 10.55-acre grounds were donated by the Averill-Weymouth Co. in 1920, and the park was dedicated on March 4, 1921. Playground equipment arrived only in 1997. The name also refers to the surrounding San Pedro neighborhood, so the park and the district share one identity.
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