parkland
noun
park·land
ˈpärk-ˌland 
: land with clumps of trees and shrubs in cultivated condition used as or suitable for use as a park
Examples of parkland in a Sentence
an area of beautiful parkland
Recent Examples on the Web
After receiving pushback when recently resurfaced plans showed how a proposal to expand a public school on the parkland was sidelined in favor of the Centner deal, David Centner announced at the Miami City Commission meeting this month that the couple was pulling out from the contract.
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Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
The remodel took place between 1712 and 1722 and included filling in a moat, extending the parklands, the demolition of the former manor house, and the construction of the existing residence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
The state’s unspoiled wilderness is far from the only uncrowded US parkland.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
The arrest comes after a highly visible police investigation Friday that centered on an apartment complex just south of the wooded parkland where Riley's body was found.
—Jeff Amy, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2024
This month, voters approved such a disposition of parkland in Clay County.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
According to the City of Eagle Pass, Shelby Park is 47 acres of parkland on the banks of the Rio Grande River.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Construction of the park will nearly double the ratio of parkland in Alpine to 3.2 acres per 1,000 citizens.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
Admission to the grounds is free on select dates, and Landrover expedition tours are available to those interested in seeing the surrounding parklands and wildlife.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2023
Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2024
The remodel took place between 1712 and 1722 and included filling in a moat, extending the parklands, the demolition of the former manor house, and the construction of the existing residence.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
The state’s unspoiled wilderness is far from the only uncrowded US parkland.
—Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
The arrest comes after a highly visible police investigation Friday that centered on an apartment complex just south of the wooded parkland where Riley's body was found.
—Jeff Amy, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2024
This month, voters approved such a disposition of parkland in Clay County.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
According to the City of Eagle Pass, Shelby Park is 47 acres of parkland on the banks of the Rio Grande River.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2024
Construction of the park will nearly double the ratio of parkland in Alpine to 3.2 acres per 1,000 citizens.
—Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
Admission to the grounds is free on select dates, and Landrover expedition tours are available to those interested in seeing the surrounding parklands and wildlife.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2023
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“Parkland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parkland. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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