parkland

[ pahrk-land ]

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

/ ˈpɑːkˌlænd /

noun

1. grassland with scattered trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of parkland¹

First recorded in 1905–10; park + land

Example Sentences

She has found inspiration in historical documents, including the 1930 Olmsted-Bartholomew Plan, in which landscape architects proposed creating room for the river and forming an “emerald necklace” of parklands.

From Los Angeles Times

They also sought to claim certain “economic assets” — airports, parkland, educational institutions and commercial areas — for their own districts.

From Los Angeles Times

They also sought to include certain “economic assets” — airports, parkland, educational institutions and commercial areas — within their own districts.

From Los Angeles Times

An 80-year-old man who died after being assaulted in parkland died from a neck injury, say police.

From BBC

His staff sewed together T-shirts from more than 20 campaigns supported by the endowment — school truancy reduction, health coverage for undocumented residents, programs to help young men of color, parkland equity.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• estate
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• lawn
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