A park is any of a number of geographic features.

Hunting parks and the parks of country houses

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Originally, the term referred to an area maintained as open space where residences, industry and farming were not allowed, often originally so that nobility might have a place to hunt. These were known for instance, as deer parks (deer being originally a term meaning any wild animal). Many country houses in Great Britain and Ireland still have parks of this sort, which since the 18th century have often been carefully landscaped for aesthetic effect. They are usually a mixture of open grassland with scattered trees and sections of woodland, and are often enclosed by a high wall. The area immediately around the house is the garden. In some cases this will also feature sweeping lawns and scattered trees; the basic difference between a country house's park and its garden is that the park is grazed by animals, but they are excluded from the garden.

Public parks

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Today, the primary meaning, based on the original meaning, is an area of open space provided for recreational uses. Parks in this sense are usually owned and provided by the government. Park uses are often divided into two categories: active and passive recreation. Active recreation is that which require intensive development and often involves cooperative or team activity, including playgrounds and ball fields. Passive recreation is that which emphasizes the open-space aspect of a park and which involves a low level of development, including picnic areas and trails.

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We're taking the kids to Frosty's Fun Fest in Ulster Park.
jdegrassi (James DeGrassi) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:59:40 -0000
We're taking the kids to Frosty's Fun Fest in Ulster Park.
Michael Jackson Tribute tonight at the La Mirage in Ulster Park....Hope to see you there!
michellebarone (Michelle Barone) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:15:28 -0000
Michael Jackson Tribute tonight at the La Mirage in Ulster Park....Hope to see you there!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: MONTGOMERY ROAD PARK AND RIDE FOR ULSTER VS STADE FRANCAIS http://tinyurl.com/y8eskgb
UlsterRugby (Ulster Rugby) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:09:02 -0000
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: MONTGOMERY ROAD PARK AND RIDE FOR ULSTER VS STADE FRANCAIS http://tinyurl.com/y8eskgb
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minirides (Mini Rides) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:45:58 -0000
www.mini-rides.com Wood 'N Wheel to take Toys for Tots donations: ULSTER PARK — Wood '.. http://bit.ly/7TZuxY
@Kelltic here's a 'schmap' for Ulster American Folk Park: http://schmap.it/stwtg2?a (it's a Twitter-friendly map, made at www.schmap.it)
HaleyStimpson (Haley Stimpson) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:51:51 -0000
@Kelltic here's a 'schmap' for Ulster American Folk Park: http://schmap.it/stwtg2?a (it's a Twitter-friendly map, made at www.schmap.it)
First Santa visit done and dusted today, at Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh. Both boys, me and Jos all knackered, but a crackertastic day
Kelltic (Keith Harper) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:50:26 -0000
First Santa visit done and dusted today, at Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh. Both boys, me and Jos all knackered, but a crackertastic day

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