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public park
A large, public, usually urban park that serves the recreation of the entire population and often has playgrounds, sports facilities, and walking paths.
Am Wochenende treffen wir uns mit Freunden zum Picknick im Volkspark.
At the weekend, we're meeting friends for a picnic in the public park.
This word is made up of 'das Volk' (the people) and 'der Park' (the park), connected by an 's'. It literally means 'a park for the people', that is, for all the people of a city or community.
Der Volkspark ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt für Jung und Alt.
The public park is a popular meeting place for young and old.
A Volkspark (public park) is a place for leisure and recreation. Typical expressions are 'im Volkspark spazieren gehen' (to go for a walk in the public park), 'im Volkspark Sport treiben' (to do sports in the public park), or 'sich mit Freunden im Volkspark treffen' (to meet friends in the public park).
Lass uns am Nachmittag im Volkspark eine Runde joggen gehen.
Let's go for a jog in the public park in the afternoon.
The term 'Volkspark' (public park) has historical significance. These parks were often created in the 19th and early 20th centuries to give the urban population, especially workers, access to nature and recreation.
Viele deutsche Städte haben einen alten Volkspark, der heute unter Denkmalschutz steht.
Many German cities have an old public park that is now a listed monument.
city park
Stadtpark is the general term for a large public green space within a city. Volkspark usually also refers to an urban park, but places more emphasis on recreation for broad sections of the population and often offers various opportunities for play, sports, and walking.
Am Wochenende nutzt Mia im Volkspark die Sportanlage, während ihre Kinder auf dem Spielplatz spielen.
At the weekend, Mia uses the sports facility in the public park while her children play on the playground.
Nach der Arbeit geht Mia im Stadtpark spazieren und genießt die große Grünanlage mitten in der Stadt.
After work, Mia goes for a walk in the city park and enjoys the large green space in the middle of the city.
