parkland
Americannoun
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a grassland region with isolated or grouped trees, usually in temperate regions.
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wooded or verdant land for recreational use by the public; parklike terrain.
noun
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Origin of parkland
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The charity said 5,242 species were recorded across the estate's parkland, farmland, woodland and wetlands.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
At least one location examined by Lands is reportedly already-disturbed land used for storage rather than untouched parkland.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
About 95% of the archipelago’s landmass is designated as official parkland where overnight stays are banned and where visitors must be accompanied by licensed naturalist guides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The fires eviscerated many of the plants and trees in and around the burn zones, leaving behind barren lots and charred swaths of parkland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Nurse Beverly made all the same turns Max had made the night before, walking past more trees and gently sloping parkland before reaching the scenic stretch of shops and townhouses.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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