nature parks
Protected outdoor areas
Nature parks are protected areas of land set aside to preserve natural environments and wildlife while allowing public access for recreation.
They range from small local green spaces to vast wilderness reserves.
Unlike national parks, which typically have federal designation, nature parks may be managed by various levels of government or private organizations: We hiked through the nature park looking for wildflowers.
- hiking trailsRecreational walking routes outdoors
- trail mapsPrinted hiking navigation aids
- forestsDensely treed land areas
- old growthUndisturbed ancient forest
- protected landArea shielded from development
camping sites · picnic areas · biodiversity · wild flowers · conservation · leave no trace · guided tours · wildlife · bird songs · wetlands · flora · ecosystems · endangered species · stargazing · scenic overlooks · heritage sites · fauna · sanctuary
- outdoor spacesgardens, parks, field, patio, yard
- public spacesplaza, street, city parks, public parks, library
- Black Forestcuckoo clocks, Black Forest cake, Black Forest ham, kirschwasser, Baden-Baden
- French ParksPyrenees, Lorraine, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana
- German leisurebeer gardens, Oktoberfest, Christmas markets, hiking clubs, spa culture
- Nordic recreationcross-country skiing, Nordic skiing, sauna culture, saunas, snowshoeing
nature parkszoos
Public animal collections
menageries · botanical gardens · aquariums · aviaries · petting zoos
nature parkscities
Major populated areas
urban areas · industrial zones · shopping malls · parking lots · factories
nature parksstrip mines
Surface-level ore extraction sites
oil fields · landfills · dumping grounds · quarries · factory farms