Friendship Park - Avondale, Arizona
N 33° 27.715 W 112° 19.399
12S E 377024 N 3703280
A large park honoring a sister city gift, among many amenities.
Waymark Code: WM927R
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2010
Views: 8
This large park has many amenities. There is the Japanese gazebo and stone pagodas, a gift from the sister city of Kaizu, Japan at one end of the park, jutting out from the small lake. There is a nearby mural, a commissioned art project by the city. In addition to that, there are 3 playgrounds, dog parks one each for small and large dogs, 2 lighted basketball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts, 1 softball field, 2 youth baseball fields and 10 multi use soccer/ football fields. In an open area, there is an unexpected statue of a mother and baby elephant.
Name: Friendship Park
Street Location: 12325 W. McDowell Road
Local Municipality: Avondale
State/Province, etc.: AZ
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: yes
Date Established: unknown
Picnic Facilities: ramadas (which usually have grill and picnic tables
Recreational Facilities:
3 playgrounds, dog parks one each for small and large dogs, 2 lighted basketball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts, 1 softball field, 2 youth baseball fields and 10 multiuse soccer/ football fields
Monuments/Statues: Sister City gift
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): recently commissioned mural
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: lake
Traditional Geocaches:
Four geocaches spread around the park. More to come!
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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