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Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park

Recreational city park in Foster City, California

Summary

Recreational city park in Foster City, California

Field	Value
name	Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park
photo	Ryanparkbig.jpg
photo_width	300
photo_caption	West Lagoon view of Ryan Park.
type	Recreational park
location	Foster City, California
coords
area	20.75 acre
created	Rededicated on November 13, 2005
operator	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, who was assassinated in 1978 in Guyana on orders from Jim Jones.

The park is situated on 20 acre which overlook Foster City's lagoon. 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. There is a pathway that goes around the perimeter of the park, which also has ADA access.

Ryan 25th anniversary memorial service

In 2003, on the 25th anniversary of his death, a special memorial tribute was held in Congressman Ryan's honor in Foster City, California. Ryan's family and friends including California State Senator Jackie Speier and Ryan's daughters were in attendance. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that "Over and over today, people described a great man who continually exceeded his constituents' expectations." Towards the end of the memorial service, parents of those who had died in Jonestown stood in honor of the congressman.

After the service had concluded, mounted police escorted the family and friends into Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park. A wreath was laid next to a commemorative rock that honored Ryan.

2005 rededication

After a three-year construction project, the park was rededicated on November 13, 2005. Notable individuals in attendance included Congressman Ryan's two daughters, as well as Foster City council members and other members of government. Jackie Speier was also in attendance. Ryan's family stated: "Foster City's decision to name the park there after our dad really touched us ... They've done remarkable things with the park."

Phases I and II of the park's reconstruction included the relocation and construction of the amphitheater and repair and replacement of the boardwalk. Phase III included the Leo Ryan Memorial Plaza, the Leo Ryan Park Meadow area and installation of public art, the construction of two Bocce Ball courts and improvements to the City boat storage area.

Recreation

From March to October annually, Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park hosts food trucks each evening behind the Recreation Center. Additionally, in the summer, concerts are held in the park's amphitheater on Friday evenings. Additionally, the park offers a plethora of water sports on the bordering lagoon, such as paddle boating and windsurfing.

References

Foster City Historical Society. (2005). "Foster City". Arcadia Publishing.
[http://www.fostercity.org/Services/recreation/18.cfm?CFID=914737&CFTOKEN=78289253 Leo J Ryan Memorial park], [[Foster City, California]] Web site.
[http://www.fostercity.org/news/press_releases/Update-on-Leo-Ryan-Park.cfm Update on Improvements to Leo Ryan Park], Foster City, CA; September 11, 2003
[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/gate/archive/2003/11/18/ryan18.DTL Tribute to congressman Leo Ryan held in Foster City], ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'', November 18, 2003, Bay City News Report, retrieved 2007-01-21.
[http://www.fostercity.org/Services/fctv/leoryanopening.cfm Rededication video], produced by [http://www.fostercity.tv Foster City Television] {{Webarchive. link. (2009-08-06 , [[Foster City, California]], rededication of park, November 13, 2005.)
[http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20051112/ai_n15854735 Dedication set for Foster City's Leo J. Ryan park], ''[[Oakland Tribune]]'', November 12, 2005 by Rebekah Gordon
[http://www.fostercity.org/news/press_releases/Construction-Continuing-at-Leo-Ryan-Park.cfm Construction Continuing at Leo Ryan Park], Foster City, CA; June 30, 2004.
"Off the Grid in Leo Ryan Park | Foster City California".
"2018 Summer Concert Series {{!}} Foster City, California".
"Water Activities | Foster City California".

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