Park in United States
Park Definition
(Law Latin “parous”), In Old Law. An inclosure. 2 Bl. Comm. 38. A pound. Reg. Orig. 166; Cowell. Park is still retained in Ireland for “pound.” In English Law. An inclosed chase (in the definition of Park based on the Cyclopedic Law Dictionary ) extending only over a man’s own grounds. In American Law. A piece of ground in a city or village set apart for ornament, or to afford the benefit of air, exercise, or amusement. 36 N. Y. 120. See also Park in the legal Dictionaries.
State Parks Websites
Visitors to state park websites may find:
- Listings of parks and campgrounds
- Information about interpretive programs, field trips and lectures
- Maps of parks, hiking and snowmobiling trails, waterways and roads
- Descriptions of campsites, public-use cabins, ice fishing huts and lodges, including, in a few cases, the ability to make online reservations
- Hunting, fishing and boating permit applications and fact sheets
- Events calendars
- Volunteer opportunities
- Accessibility information
- Safety tips
- Photo galleries
- Geographic data and analysis
A number of these sites allow visitors to search through a state park database by certain criteria, such as activities or location. Some feature fall color and current weather conditions.
Some state parks sponsor tours or vacation packages, photography contests and other festivals. Some have museums, cultural centers and e-stores.
Additional information about state parks and recreation areas may be found on the websites of:
- Departments of Tourism
- Departments of Natural Resources
- Departments of Hunting, Fishing or Wildlife
State Parks Online Resources
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Park in Foreign Legal Encyclopedias
For starting research in the law of a foreign country:
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Park | Park in the World Legal Encyclopedia. |
| Park | Park in the European Legal Encyclopedia. |
| Park | Park in the Asian Legal Encyclopedia. |
| Park | Park in the UK Legal Encyclopedia. |
| Park | Park in the Australian Legal Encyclopedia. |
Cause of Action Against Operator of Amusement Park for Injury on Ride: an Overview
This section examines this type of action. This subject identifies the various elements of the Cause of Action Against Operator of Amusement Park for Injury on Ride, offering a practical approach to the litigation issues of this cause of action. See also the entry about legal risks.
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