Park n.
1. Eng. Law A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription, or the king's grant.
2. A tract of ground kept in its natural state, about or adjacent to a residence, as for the preservation of game, for walking, riding, or the like.
While in the park I sing, the listening deer
Attend my passion, and forget to fear. --Waller.
3. A piece of ground, in or near a city or town, inclosed and kept for ornament and recreation; as, Hyde Park in London; Central Park in New York.
4. Mil. A space occupied by the animals, wagons, pontoons, and materials of all kinds, as ammunition, ordnance stores, hospital stores, provisions, etc., when brought together; also, the objects themselves; as, a park of wagons; a park of artillery.
5. A partially inclosed basin in which oysters are grown. [Written also parc.]
6. Any place where vehicles are assembled according to a definite arrangement; also, the vehicles.