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Devendorf Park
Park in Monterey County, California, United States of America / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Devendorf Park is a city park that occupies the block of Ocean Avenue and Junipero Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County, California, United States. The park is Carmel's central gathering place for outdoor events. The nearest larger town is Pebble Beach, California. The park is close to downtown shopping, the Carmel beach, and California State Route 1.
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![]() Devendorf Park at Ocean Avenue | |
![]() Location of Devendorf Park in Monterey County, California | |
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Type | Municipal Park and Natural Area |
Location | Carmel-by-the-Sea, California |
Coordinates | 36°33′21″N 121°55′17″W |
Area | 4 acres (1.62 ha) |
Created | 1932 (1932) |
Operated by | San Francisco Recreation and Parks |
The park is sparsely populated and shaded by several live oaks. Flowers beds are located at the entry points at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Junipero Street. The city of Carmel holds special events in the park to mark the holidays. These include an annual Easter egg event, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, the Halloween parade and pumpkin roll, and holiday tree lighting. It has a public restroom and a water fountain. No dogs are allowed in the park.[1] Devendorf Park was recorded with the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 2002.[2]