Royal Parks of London Royal Parks of London The Royal Parks of London are lands originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom for the recreation, mostly hunting, of the royal family. They are part of the hereditary possessions of The Crown. With increasing urbanisation of London, some of these were preserved as freely accessible open space and became public parks with the introduction of the Crown Lands Act 1851. There are today eight parks formally described by this name and they cover almost of land in Greater London. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens (which are adjacent), Green Park, Regent's Park and St
Parks and open spaces in the Royal Borough of Greenwich Parks and open spaces in the Royal Borough of Greenwich The Royal Borough of Greenwich has over fifty parks and open spaces within its boundaries. They include: The "Royal Arsenal Gardens" is the most recent to be opened and occupies former industrial land. The Green Chain, a linked series of linear and circular walks, include some of those open spaces within Greenwich. The Chain originates at three points along the River Thames and stretches to Crystal Palace Park. Avery Hill Park is one of 11 parks throughout Greater London chosen to receive money for redevelopment by a public vote. The