Land Use Vocabulary

noun A small area of land set aside for public use, typically in an urban setting, that is designed to provide green space and recreational opportunities for local residents.

• The city council approved the development of a new pocket park in the downtown area.
• Let's meet at the pocket park after work for a quick picnic.
• I love hanging out at that little pocket park on the corner.
• She found a pocket park of peace in the midst of the chaotic city.

noun a large, undeveloped area of land typically located behind a farm or rural property

• The farmer owns a large back forty where he grows crops and raises livestock.
• Let's take a walk out to the back forty and enjoy the fresh air.
• I heard there's a hidden swimming hole out in the back forty.
• Exploring the back forty of his mind, he discovered hidden talents he never knew he had.