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
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At the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, visitors can find large patches of California poppies, goldfields and other wildflowers, according to state park interpreter Lori Wear.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
As spectacular as the wildflower shows may be, though, California’s largest state park has something to offer in all seasons.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
What state park will claim the title this year?
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The state park has been closed for years.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
As spectacular as the wildflower shows may be, though, California’s largest state park has something to offer in all seasons.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
What state park will claim the title this year?
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The state park has been closed for years.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for state park
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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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