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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And the potential consequences, were the Tolowa Dee-ni Nation to be given a state park, are immense. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026 Hikers at this standout Nebraska state park can roam more than 60 miles of trails, but many people bring horses or book rides through the on-site stable. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026 In fact, there’s an incredible 2,240-acre state park just down the road from Bryce Canyon that offers a similar experience, just with fewer fellow visitors. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 All-terrain wheelchairs are available to use for free in seven Connecticut state park and forest locations, but not until June 7, according to DEEP. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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