Noun

Singular park

Plural parks

park (plural parks)

  1. A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like.
  2. A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, enclosed and kept for ornament and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York.
  3. A space occupied by the animals, wagons, pontoons, and materials of all kinds, as ammunition, ordnance stores, hospital stores, provisions, etc., when brought together; also, the objects themselves; as, a park of wagons, a park of artillery; by extension, an inventory of such materiél, such as a country's tank park or artillery park (rare in US).
  4. A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown.
  5. An enclosed parcel of land stocked with animals for hunting, which one may have by prescription or royal grant.
  6. (US) A grassy basin surrounded by mountains.

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  • (a piece of ground in or near a city): 1994: “I roamed the streets and parks, as far removed from the idea of art and pretense as I could take myself, discovering there the kind of truth I was supposed to be setting down on paper…” –The Blue Star, Robert Ferro

Derived terms

From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sun Feb 14 16:51:20 2010

A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas.

Wilderness parks are intact and undeveloped areas used mainly by wild species. Many parks are legally protected by law.

Protected wilderness zones are required for some wild species to survive. Some protected parks focus mainly on the survival of a few threatened species, such as gorillas or chimpanzees.

Government-owned or operated parks

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Tue Feb 16 12:00:58 2010

How should i plan my trip from Yellowstone national park to Banff national park in Canada?
Q. We are very soon going to Yellowstone national park. But we also want to go to Banff national park but we need help planning our trip from yellowstone. What route should we take and which all places can we see at the banff national park. A detail description will be really helpful. Thank you so much.
Asked by Planet earth - Thu Aug 20 22:44:42 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First of all, you can enter Canada with very little hassle but you will need your passport to re-enter the United States so don't forget to carry it with you. That said, here's the route I suggest you take. From Yellowstone take either 191 through West Yellowstone or 89 through Gardiner north to I-90. Go west on I-90 then take 287 north to Helena. In Helena, take I-15 north into Canada. You will enter Canada at the Sweetgrass border crossing where I-15 becomes Hwy 4. The speed limit signs also change from "miles per hour" to "kilometers per hour" so watch your speed. 80 KPH is approximately 50 MPH. If renting a car check with the rental agency for any special requirements for taking the car into Canada. Some agencies require… [cont.]
Answered by park_lover - Sun Aug 23 23:30:41 2009

What is the best amusement park in Ontario and why?
Q. I haven't been to many amusement parks, though i would like to go this summer. I live in Ontario and so would like to go somewhere close. The best and most popular park i can think of is Canada's Wonderland, though do state your opinion.
Asked by GOA_21 - Mon Jun 23 19:46:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Wonderland all the way i think there is also and six flags in montreal but wonderland ownsss
Answered by keinan a - Mon Jun 23 19:51:27 2008

When is it free to park downtown in Houston during the week?
Q. I know its free on Sunday, but during what hours is it free to park downton in Houston?
Asked by Trenten T - Fri Dec 18 02:15:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. On-street meter parking is FREE after 6 pm, Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday. Be sure to always double check though and read the parking signs!!
Answered by Nashvegas - Fri Dec 18 10:37:49 2009

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