Community Park (Ridgefield, Washington)

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Location Ridgefield, Washington, United States
Coordinates 45°48′58″N122°44′43″W / 45.81611°N 122.74528°W / 45.81611; -122.74528 Coordinates: 45°48′58″N122°44′43″W / 45.81611°N 122.74528°W / 45.81611; -122.74528

Community Park is a public park in Ridgefield, Washington, United States. The park features a gazebo, an area for skateboarding, and picnic tables. [1]

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References

  1. "City Parks". City of Ridgefield, Washington. Retrieved October 18, 2020.