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 island was turned into a state park in 1947, ensuring that its famous 10 miles of beaches can be enjoyed by all.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Because it’s located within a state park, it’s prohibited from selling liquor of any kind.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The Residence Inn by Marriott on the Canal puts you directly on one of our favorite walking paths in town (see more below), connecting you to a state park, museums and more.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The new state park could be established with money drawn from the $1 billion Centennial Parks and Conservation Fund, which Texan voters approved in 2023 with the aim of acquiring and maintaining new state parks.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Because it’s located within a state park, it’s prohibited from selling liquor of any kind.
—Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The Residence Inn by Marriott on the Canal puts you directly on one of our favorite walking paths in town (see more below), connecting you to a state park, museums and more.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
The new state park could be established with money drawn from the $1 billion Centennial Parks and Conservation Fund, which Texan voters approved in 2023 with the aim of acquiring and maintaining new state parks.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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“State park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20park. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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