To me the simplest rule of thumb
is that a park is fenced, allowing the authorities to control access, while
a common is unfenced allowing anyone to access it at any time.
The local municipal park here is unfenced, just a row of low wooden
bollards to prevent vehicle incursions. Access on foot is uncontrolled.
An interesting conundrum is how to tag a private ornamental park, such as:
https://goo.gl/maps/2qPQEbJVeZD2
I recall reading an article from an OS surveyor saying that he knew one
when he saw one, but neither he nor anyone else had ever been able to
put a clear definition in words.
It's rather more than a "meadow" isn't it? But hardly a "garden"?
cheers,
Martin.
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