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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Anza-Borrego is the largest state park in California, covering more than 600,000 acres. Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 The 84-year-old climber, considered somewhat of a legend in the Midwest climbing community, lived a mile from the state park for around 50 years, and went climbing nearly every Saturday and Sunday when the weather cooperated, his son Dan Cleveland said. Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Spanning 1,600 acres, this state park has something for everyone, including hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and mountain biking. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 The alligator catch comes less than a week after the gator was spotted at the state park in Detroit. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025 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 Oct. 2025.

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