pocket park

noun

1. a very small park or outdoor area for public leisure, especially an urban plaza or courtyard with benches and fountains.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pocket park¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

A pocket park around the corner is known as a haunt for drug users and vagrants.

From Washington Post

The slide in the pocket park across from his condominium is part of what drew Hubig, who owns a real estate brokerage, to Ivy City in 2016.

From Washington Post