Vocabulary and Phrases

A. Places and Activities in the Park

  • PlaygroundThe kids played on the swings and slides at the playground.

  • Walking trailI take a walk on the park’s walking trail every morning.

  • Picnic areaWe had lunch in the picnic area under a tree.

  • Dog parkShe takes her dog to the dog park every weekend.

  • Bike pathThe park has a bike path that circles the lake.

B. Verbs and Expressions

  • Jog / Go joggingHe goes jogging at the park after work.

  • Feed the birdsThey fed the birds with leftover bread.

  • Have a picnicWe had a picnic with sandwiches and snacks.

  • Enjoy the sceneryI sat on a bench and enjoyed the scenery.

  • Get some fresh airI go to the park to get some fresh air and relax.

C. Descriptive Words

  • PeacefulThe park is peaceful early in the morning.

  • CrowdedIt gets crowded on weekends.

  • ShadyWe found a shady spot under a big tree.

  • SpaciousThe park is spacious and clean.

  • Well-maintainedThis park is well-maintained and has clean restrooms.

 

 

Quick Quiz

Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

  1. I usually _______ in the park to stay healthy.
    a) feed the birds
    b) jog
    c) picnic

  2. The _______ was full of children laughing and playing.
    a) shady
    b) playground
    c) jogging

  3. We brought a blanket and snacks for a _______.
    a) well-maintained
    b) scenery
    c) picnic