Mo. Rev. Stat. § 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.