Amusement park

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  • amusement park
definition
  • An open-air entertainment area consisting of stalls, side shows etc.
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broader
Abstract from DBPedia
    An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often featuring multiple areas with different themes. Unlike temporary and mobile funfairs and carnivals, amusement parks are stationary and built for long-lasting operation. They are more elaborate than city parks and playgrounds, usually providing attractions that cater to a variety of age groups. While amusement parks often contain themed areas, theme parks place a heavier focus with more intricately-designed themes that revolve around a particular subject or group of subjects. Amusement parks evolved from European fairs, pleasure gardens, and large picnic areas, which were created for people's recreation. World's fairs and other types of international expositions also influenced the emergence of the amusement park industry. Lake Compounce opened in 1846 and is considered the oldest, continuously-operating amusement park in North America.

    遊園地(ゆうえんち、英語:amusement park)は、乗り物などの遊具を設けた施設。また、デパートなどの屋上遊園地を指すこともある。アミューズメントパークまたはレジャーランドという呼び方もある。 遊園地の中でも、ディズニーランドのように特定のテーマで園内の世界観が統一されているものをテーマパークと呼ぶことがある。ただし、この二つの区別・定義は明瞭ではない。

    (Source: http://dbpedia.org/resource/Amusement_park)