state park
Noun
Meaning
state park (plural state parks)
(especially US) a park managed by the federal state in which it is situated.
Examples
I am a big Vespa enthusiast, and I enjoy the state park aspect of California. It's awfully nice to ride my little scooter through the mountains and then wind up at the ocean.
Afton State Park, north of Hastings, has 12 miles of trails which are open to snowshoeing, hiking, and running, with other trails groomed for skiing only.
According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, state park campground reservations opened May 18 for camping that can begin May 26. State park beaches will open May 21.
And, don’t miss the tree-lined nature trails along the dunes of Henderson Beach State Park.
BDN reporter Aislinn Sarnacki hikes along Hamlin Ridge on Sept. 25 in Baxter State Park.
Area State Parks like Cloudland Canyon, Fall Creek Falls, South Cumberland and DeSoto State Park remain open, but with capacity limits, shorter hours and public facility closures.