community park

Public outdoor gathering

A community park is a public green space maintained by a local government for neighborhood recreation.

Unlike national or state parks, community parks are typically small—a few acres with playgrounds, picnic areas, sports courts, or walking paths: The kids play soccer at the community park on weekends.

They serve as informal gathering spots for nearby residents.

Related

bike path · bandstand · amphitheater · biodiversity · trash collection · cultural festivals · jogging · native plants · gazebo · dog walking · birdwatching · tree planting · outdoor concerts · sports field · family reunion · water fountain · neighborhood gatherings · volunteer programs

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ownership and access

community parkprivate estate

Individually owned landed property

private property · backyard · gated community · private garden · country club

land development

community parkindustrial zone

Area designated for factories

shopping mall · parking lot · commercial district · concrete jungle · landfill

spatial scale and scope

community parknational park

Protected land for conservation

wilderness area · nature preserve · federal land · state forest

Family

park, community

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G