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parkland

American  
[pahrk-land] / ˈpɑrkˌlænd /

noun

  1. a grassland region with isolated or grouped trees, usually in temperate regions.

  2. wooded or verdant land for recreational use by the public; parklike terrain.

parkland British  
/ ˈpɑːkˌlænd /

noun

  1. grassland with scattered trees

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Etymology

Origin of parkland

First recorded in 1905–10; park + land

Example Sentences

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Their testimony and text messages show that their initial concern was whether the fire was on parkland and whether firefighting efforts and equipment would harm federally endangered plants and artifacts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Superfund site — with the long-term goal of redeveloping it into new housing and parkland.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

And while Hull said she "prefers parkland" tracks, she has positive experiences from Porthcawl to draw upon.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

The proposals would see seven maintenance buildings, access points, and an area of parkland with permissive public access constructed, in addition to the courts and associated infrastructure.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

The theater is set among hundreds of acres of beautifully maintained parkland with lakes and ponds.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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