Parks with Historic References

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Fire Truck Park, San Ramon
A neighborhood park in the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. It provides information about the history of fire fighting in the valley. Its fire truck is a popular destination for young children

Limerick Park, Bethany Road, San Ramon
A small park in the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. It honors the Irish history of the community. When the San Ramon Branch Line was built in 1891, it ended near the village and people eventually stopped calling the area "Limerick" and began using the name "San Ramon."

Souyen Park, Albion Road, San Ramon    
A neighborhood park in the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon located next to the West Branch of Alamo Creek. Information is provided about the Ohlone Indians who lived in this area before Spanish contact in the late 18th century.                             

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