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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 427: McCoppin Square Park

McCoppin Square Park is likely the oldest public park in the Outside Lands. But who was McCoppin? Why is a park in the Sunset named after him? Nicole and Michael explore the history of this groundbreaking parcel of land.
- Apr 24, 2021

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 427: McCoppin Square Park Outside Lands Podcast Episode 427: McCoppin Square Park

(above) McCoppin Square Park, Feb 1934

Civil Works Administration (CWA) improvements to McCoppin Square Park baseball field

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