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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The announcement, made by state park officials Monday — a day before National Nude Day — drew mixed reactions from conservationists and naturists, the preferred term for people who enjoy being nude in public settings. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Though its more developed neighbor to the east, Big Bend National Park, might attract more tourists, the state park is well worth a visit. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 San Gregorio State Beach, known for its stunning beauty off the San Mateo coast and clothing-optional practices, will soon become the newest addition to California’s state park system. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 California State Parks divers searched a pond at the state park on the weekend, while divers from the San Diego Harbor Police Department joined them on Monday, July 13, reported the North Coast Current. Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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