state park

noun

: an area of land that is owned and protected by a U.S. state because of its natural beauty or its importance in history

Examples of state park in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Officials also said that the event would mark the first in the department’s plan to open a new state park every two years. Emily Brindley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2024 Many locals say the current status — an empty state park — suits them just fine. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024 Advertisement The shooting happened on May 1, 2020, after a state park ranger arrested Bils in San Diego’s Old Town and drove him to the downtown jail. Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024 So far, the land hasn’t become a state park, however. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 7 May 2024 Big Foot Beach State Park This 271-acre state park boasts five miles of hiking trails, a family campground, a picnic area, a swimming beach, and a playground. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024 An 18-year-old died after disappearing under water while swimming with friends at a Utah state park, officials say. Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024 And yet, Sanchez – who is far from an avian enthusiast – snapped the photographs entirely by happenstance while visiting an Oregon state park. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024 That location is near a hugely popular state park that’s fully booked with campers much of the year. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024

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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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