national park
noun
: an area of special scenic, historical, or scientific importance set aside and maintained by a national government and in the U.S. by an act of Congress
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Today, the fort is recognized as a national park, officially known as the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Roosevelt’s progressivism would expand the footprint of our federal government into land conservation for national parks, trust-busting, workers’ rights and food safety.
—Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
On March 1, thousands gathered at national parks across the country to protest the firings.
—Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Shutdowns can also disrupt processing of government benefits, loans and applications and shutter national parks.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Roosevelt’s progressivism would expand the footprint of our federal government into land conservation for national parks, trust-busting, workers’ rights and food safety.
—Dennis M. Powell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
On March 1, thousands gathered at national parks across the country to protest the firings.
—Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Shutdowns can also disrupt processing of government benefits, loans and applications and shutter national parks.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“National park.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20park. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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