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Leisure - Parks & Recreation

Study terms related to outdoor leisure, picnic facilities, amusement attractions, campgrounds, water-play areas, park staff, and recreational spaces.

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picnic
picnic
[noun]

‌an occasion when we pack food and take it to eat outdoors, typically in the countryside

Ex: Don't forget to clean up after your picnic to keep the area tidy. 
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gazebo
gazebo
[noun]

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

Ex: The couple exchanged their wedding vows under a beautifully decorated gazebo in the garden. 
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bandstand
bandstand
[noun]

a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

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barbecue grill

a cooking device used for grilling food, typically consisting of a metal grate placed over an open flame or heat source

Ex: He spent the afternoon cleaning the barbecue grill in preparation for the summer cookout. 
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recreation center

a public facility offering sports, fitness, and leisure activities for the community

Ex: They go to the recreation center every weekend to play basketball. 
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drinking fountain

a public fixture with a water jet for drinking, typically found in parks or outdoor areas

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theme park

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

Ex: They spent the day riding roller coasters at the theme park. 
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amusement park

a large place where people go and pay to have fun and enjoy games, rides, or other activities

Ex: Families often spend weekends at the amusement park enjoying the roller coasters and water rides. 
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carousel
carousel
[noun]

a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement

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ferris wheel

a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park

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water park

a large park with swimming pools, water slides, etc. that people go to swim and have fun

Ex: After a long day at the water park, we were all tired but happy. 
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campground

an outdoor space with facilities for camping, such as tent or RV sites, and amenities like toilets and fire pits

Ex: The campground, nestled beside a serene lake, offered campers a peaceful retreat with stunning views of nature. 
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splash pad

a recreational area with water jets and spray features for children to play in safely, without standing water

Ex: The children ran through the splash pad to cool off on the hot day. 
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dog park
dog park
[noun]

a designated public area where dogs can exercise and play off-leash in a safe, enclosed environment

Ex: They take their golden retriever to the dog park every morning. 
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park ranger

a professional responsible for managing and protecting national or state parks, assisting visitors, and enforcing regulations

Ex: The park ranger led a guided hike through the forest. 
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groundskeeper

someone who takes care of outdoor areas like gardens, lawns, and parks

Ex: The school hired a new groundskeeper to care for the playground. 
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