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Parks are areas of open space provided for recreational use. These areas are usually kept in thier natural, semi-natural state or planted.

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Park

Public areas; Parks

A protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, ...

Amphitheatre

Public areas; Parks

A garden feature of tiers of turfed ramps and stepped terraces, straight or curving, leading down to or surrounding a flat open space.

Amusement park

Public areas; Parks

A group of rides and other entertainment attractions assembled for the purpose of entertaining large numbers of people. An amusement park is more elaborate than a simple city park or playground, ...

Disneyland Park

Public areas; Parks

A theme park located in Anaheim, California, owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts division of The Walt Disney Company. Known as Disneyland when it opened on July 18, 1955, and ...

Central Park

Public areas; Parks

Central Park is a public park in the centre of Manhattan in New York City, United States. The park was opened in 1857 and covers an area of 843 acres (3.41 square kilometres). Central Park receives ...

Green Park

Public areas; Parks

Green Park is one of the Royal Parks of London. It covers an area of 16 hectares (40 acres) and lies between Hyde Park and St. James's Park in London, United Kingdom. In contrast to its neighbouring ...

Hyde Park

Public areas; Parks

Hyde Park in London is one of the largest parks in central London, United Kingdom and one of the Royal Parks of London. It covers an area of 142 hectares (350 acres) and is contiguous with Kensington ...

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