Vermont Square Park | |
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Type | Urban park |
Location | South Los Angeles (Los Angeles City Council District 9) |
Nearest city | Los Angeles, California |
Coordinates | 34°00′01″N118°17′50″W / 34.0003°N 118.2972°W Coordinates: 34°00′01″N118°17′50″W / 34.0003°N 118.2972°W |
Operated by | Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation |
Status | Open |
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