Missouri Revised Statutes
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 253.010 (2026)
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253.010. Definitions. — As used in this chapter, the following words shall mean:
(1) "Department", the department of natural resources;
(2) "Land", upland, land under water, the water itself and every estate, interest and right, legal or equitable in land or water;
(3) "Park", any land, site or object primarily of recreational value or of cultural value because of its scenic, historic, prehistoric, archeologic, scientific, or other distinctive characteristics or natural features;
(4) "Parkway", an elongated area of parkland, usually contiguous to a pleasure driveway and often containing recreational areas.
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(L. 1953 p. 317 § 1, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1554 Revision)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1971–2022 · leading case: State Ex Rel. State High. Comm'n v. Pinkley, 474 S.W.2d 46 (Mo. Ct. App. 1971).
State Ex Rel. State High. Comm'n v. Pinkley, 474 S.W.2d 46 (Mo. Ct. App. 1971). “10 “park” is defined as “ * * * any land, site or obj ect primarily of recreational value or of cultural val-⅝ ⅜ ⅝ ** In its brief the Commission disclaims any intention to acquire the land in question for recreational purposes and asserts that what it seeks to provide “ * * *…”
Van Mcgibney v. Missouri Dep't of Nat. Resources (Mo. Ct. App. 2022). “) The General Assembly defined “Park” in § 253.010(3) as: [A]ny land, site or object primarily of recreational value or of cultural value because of its scenic, historic, prehistoric, archeologic, scientific, or other distinctive characteristics or natural features.”
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 253.010(3): 1 case
Van Mcgibney v. Missouri Dep't of Nat. Resources (Mo. Ct. App. 2022). “) The General Assembly defined “Park” in § 253.010(3) as: [A]ny land, site or object primarily of recreational value or of cultural value because of its scenic, historic, prehistoric, archeologic, scientific, or other distinctive characteristics or natural features.”
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