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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 simply "Central Park", the park was named〔 "Central Park was rechristened "Leo Ryan Park" in 1979 to honor the congressman who had lobbied so hard to recognize and incorporate Foster City."〕 in honor and memory of Congressman Leo J. Ryan. The park is situated on which overlook Foster City's lagoon.〔(Leo J Ryan Memorial park ), Foster City, California Web site.〕 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.〔(Update on Improvements to Leo Ryan Park ), Foster City, CA; September 11, 2003〕 == 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.〔(Tribute to congressman Leo Ryan held in Foster City ), ''San Francisco Chronicle'', November 18, 2003, Bay City News Report, retrieved 2007-01-21.〕 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.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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