noun
special park; special urban park
A legal/administrative term under Japan's City Parks Law for parks with specialized facilities, such as zoos, botanical gardens, and amusement parks.
上野動物園は特殊公園に分類される。
Ueno Zoo is classified as a special park.
この植物園は都市公園法上の特殊公園です。
This botanical garden is a special park under the City Parks Law.
都市公園 is the broader category of city parks, while 特殊公園 is a specific type within that category, designated for specialized use.
Compound of 特殊 (special) and 公園 (park). A modern legal term with no obscure historical derivation.