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Capitol Park

The 40-acre garden around the State Capitol, with about 1,140 trees of more than 200 kinds and some 155 memorials.

Capitol Park surrounds the California State Capitol with about 40 acres of gardens, filled with trees and shrubs from around the world. It has approximately 1,140 trees, not counting shrubs, representing more than 200 types.

The grounds also hold about 155 memorials to events and people in California history, including the Earl Warren Walk, a California Peace Officers’ Memorial and the Pioneer Camellia Grove created in 1942.

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Questions people ask

How big is Capitol Park?

About 40 acres.

How many trees are in Capitol Park?

About 1,140 trees, representing more than 200 types.

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