Field name |
Description
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name |
Required. The name of the park. It will be displayed at the top of the infobox. In most cases this should be the same as the article name less any disambiguation. For example, if the article title is Hyde Park, London then name=Hyde Park .
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alt_name |
If there is a common English name for the park use it for the name parameter. This parameter can be used to display the full name if different from name or for an alternate English name if it is commonly used. If you would like to italicize the text use wiki markup.
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native_name |
name in local language. If more than one, separate using {{plainlist}}.
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native_name_lang |
ISO 639-2 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{lang}} instead.
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image
photo |
The name of an image file to be displayed. No special formatting is needed.
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image_size
photo_width |
Can be used to change the display width of the image. The default width is 240 pixels and maximum is 325 pixels. Images with a horizontal orientation (landscape mode) will generally display well at the default setting. An image with vertical orientation (portrait mode) may need to be adjusted to 180 pixels or less. For example, image_size=200 and not image_size=200px . This template allows image_size=frameless . See Photo display parameters below.
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image_alt
photo_alt |
Alternative text for the image, for visually impaired readers. See WP:ALT.
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image_caption
photo_caption |
The caption that will appear below the image if one is required.
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Map related parameters
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map |
The name of the location map to be displayed. See Map display methods below. To use a static image, use |map_image=
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map_image |
The file name of a static map image to be displayed. To use a location map, use |map= .
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map_width |
Can change the display width the map. The default width is 240 pixels and maximum is 272 pixels, but usually the map can be smaller. For example, map_width=200 and not map_width=200px .
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map_alt |
Alt text for the map. See WP:ALT.
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map_caption |
The caption that appears below the map if one is required.
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label |
A text message that will be displayed next to the mark. Works with label_position below. Seldom used.
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label_position |
Specifies the position of a label with respect to the mark. This is not functional when using the pixel coordinates method for map display. Valid values are left , right , top and bottom . See label above.
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relief |
Selects a relief map when assigned any value. This is not functional when using the pixel coordinates method for map display. See Map display methods.
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mark |
The image used for the mark on a map. The default is Red pog.svg. See Location map/marks for other images.
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Type, Location, Motto, Nearest city
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type |
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location |
The location of the park. Don't be too precise. County, state and country are good in the USA. If the park is within a city specify the city, state and country. If the park is in multiple counties just list the state and country. For areas in other countries adjust accordingly.
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motto |
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nearest_city
nearest_town |
Recommended if the area is not within a city or town. It could be a city with a major airport or a large gateway town where supplies and lodging are available. Use the most appropriate parameter.
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Coordinates-related parameters
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grid_ref_UK |
If the park is in Great Britain, the British grid reference. For parks outside of Great Britain, this field is not applicable and therefore should be removed if it is present.
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grid_ref_UK_note |
If grid_ref_UK is used, this will add a note (e.g., for a reference) immediately after.
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grid_ref_Ireland |
If the park is in Ireland (whether Northern Ireland or the Republic), the Irish grid reference. For parks outside Ireland, this field is not applicable and therefore should be removed if it is present.
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grid_ref_UK_Ireland |
If grid_ref_Ireland is used, this will add a note (e.g., for a reference) immediately after.
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coordinates |
For the {{coord}} template. The parameters |format=dms and |display=inline,title are recommended. Its coordinates can be used with the location map. (Unless a value for type: is provided, the template will automatically use type:landmark . See the {{Coord}} page for more info.)
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coords_ref |
Strongly recommended. Specify a citation for the coordinates using <ref>...</ref> tags.
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Other parameters
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area |
Area of the protected park. Usually in acres or square miles for US locations and hectares or square kilometres elsewhere. The {{convert}} template should be used. Very small areas might be specified in square feet, square yards or square metres.
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elevation |
Elevation of the park if it is noteworthy. The {{convert}} template should be used.
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authorized
created
established
designated
opened
opening |
The date the park was created. See below. Use {{start date}}. For example, for Yosemite National Park, use {{start date|1890|10|1}}.
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closed |
The date of closure or disestablishment, if applicable.
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founder |
The person who founded the park or garden.
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designer |
The person who designed the park or garden.
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etymology |
The etymology of parks name. Should be very brief or only included in the text of the article.
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owner |
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administrator
manager
operator |
The agency or organization which controls or owns the park. See below.
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visitation_num |
The number of visitors in a recent year if known.
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visitation_year |
The year during which the number of visitors was counted.
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visitation_ref |
Used with the visitation parameters above. Highly recommended. Specify the a citation for the visitation data using <ref>...</ref> tags.
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open |
The hours, days, or months that the park is open.
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status |
The status of the park. e.g. "Closed for restoration", or "Closed due to budgetary considerations." Sometimes used as an alternative to open . e.g. "Open all year."
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awards |
Any awards given to the park; for example, Green Flag Award in the UK.
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camp_sites |
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hiking_trails
paths |
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terrain
habitat |
Type(s) of terrain or habitat(s).
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water |
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plants
vegetation |
Number of individual plants grown.
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species |
Number of species grown.
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collections |
Notable plant collections.
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designation |
The legal protection offered to the park.
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disturbance |
Threats to the park, e.g. logging, urban development.
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budget |
Owner/ operator's planned annual expenditure.
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parking |
Information on the park's parking facilities (e.g. number of spaces or lots).
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publictransit
transport |
The nearest public transport stop.
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free_label |
Customisable label.
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free_data |
Data field used with free_label .
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other_info
facilities |
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website |
Website. Use {{URL}}.
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embedded |
Used to embed another template in this one. See below.
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child |
Used to embed this template in another. See below.
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