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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Around 84 percent of the island is protected as a state park.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Nassau County aviation and several law enforcement agencies, including state park police, began dispersing the crowd while restricting access to the area.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Previously: Father, daughter missing after hiking in Maine state park
Officials ask the public for assistance
Multiple agencies, including park rangers, K9 crews, dozens of game wardens, and the Maine Forest Service, are involved in the ground and air recovery efforts.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Every day, state park employees play a vital role in welcoming visitors, protecting our natural spaces, and ensuring the safety of all who enjoy Pennsylvania's beautiful parks.
—Jd Mullane, USA Today, 29 May 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Nassau County aviation and several law enforcement agencies, including state park police, began dispersing the crowd while restricting access to the area.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025
Previously: Father, daughter missing after hiking in Maine state park
Officials ask the public for assistance
Multiple agencies, including park rangers, K9 crews, dozens of game wardens, and the Maine Forest Service, are involved in the ground and air recovery efforts.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Every day, state park employees play a vital role in welcoming visitors, protecting our natural spaces, and ensuring the safety of all who enjoy Pennsylvania's beautiful parks.
—Jd Mullane, USA Today, 29 May 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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