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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | East Los Angeles (Los Angeles City Council District 14) |
| Nearest city | Los Angeles, California |
| Coordinates | 34°05′53″N118°11′02″W / 34.0981°N 118.1838°W |
| Operated by | Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Status | Open |
Budd Wiener Park is an urban park located in Los Angeles City Council District 14, Los Angeles, California. It consists of a grassy play area stocked with benches and drinking fountains. [1]
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