As used in this chapter, the following words shall mean:

1. (1) "Department", the department of natural resources;
2. (2) "Land", upland, land under water, the water itself and every estate, interest and right, legal or equitable in land or water;
3. (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. (4) "Parkway", an elongated area of parkland, usually contiguous to a pleasure driveway and often containing recreational areas.

(L. 1953 p. 317 § 1, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1554 Revision)