| Which are The Royal Parks? | Bushy Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, St James's Park, The Green Park and The Regent's Park. | |
| How big? | Total size 5,000 acres (2,023ha) | |
| Why are they important? |
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| Brief history | Deer parks Most were originally royal hunting chases, enclosed from the 15th century onwards, beginning with Greenwich Park in 1433. Formal gardens Monarchs progressively redesigned the parks as formal gardens with avenues and water features, beginning with King Charles II at St James’s and Greenwich Parks in the 1660s. Public parks The parks were gradually opened to the public, beginning with The Regent’s Park in 1845. The parks soon became popular places for relaxation, leisure and entertainment. |
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| Ownership and management | Owned by the Monarch in right of the Crown. The Secretary of State for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) has overall responsibility for the management of the parks. | |
| The Royal Parks (TRP) | In 1993, The Royal Parks (TRP) was established as an Executive Agency of DCMS and is fully accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State. | |
| TRP and DCMS | The Secretary of State at DCMS sets the policy framework, key performance targets and resources of TRP. The Chief Executive of TRP is responsible for operational decisions. | |
| Responsibility of TRP | "Managing the Royal Parks effectively and efficiently on behalf of the DCMS, balancing responsibility to conserve and enhance these unique environments with creative policies to encourage access and to increase opportunities for enjoyment, education, entertainment and healthy recreation." More details at www.royalparks.org.uk/business | |
| Other land managed by TRP | Primrose Hill, Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Gardens, Victoria Tower Gardens, gardens at number 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street, Canning Green, Poets Green and the Longford River. | |
| Staffing | TRP employs approximately 120 staff. | |
| Contracted work | TRP contracts out most of the grounds, works and tree maintenance, as well as services, such as catering, boating, deck chairs, and some sports. | |
| Policing | The responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Service since 2004. | |
| Park offices | The headquarters of TRP is The Old Police, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH T +44 (0)20 7298 2000 www.royalparks.org.uk/about/contact.cfm There are also offices in most of the parks. Contact details are listed by park, see www.royalparks.org.uk |
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| Funding (2008-9) | Gross expenditure £35.2 million Cashing funding from DCMS £19.4 million Funding generated by The Royal Parks£12.9 million Full details in the 2008-2009 annual report www.royalparks.org.uk/ about/publications/annual_reports.cfm #annual_report_and_accounts_20082009 |
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| The Royal Parks Foundation | Established as a charity in 2003 to raise money for London’s eight royal parks. Purpose
Raising money for The Hub (the community sports pavilion in The Regent’s Park) and the restoration of Bushy Park. Contact Chief Executive Sara Lom T +44 (0)20 7298 2082 F +44 (0)20 7298 2005 E slom@royalparksfoundation.org www.royalparksfoundation.org/ |
The Royal Parks in numbers
| 37 million | visitors per year (approximately) | |
| 135,000 | trees (approximately) | |
| 100,000 | roses (approximately) | |
| 28,000 | tulips planted in the Memorial Gardens outside Buckingham Palace (approximately) | |
| 280+ | buildings and monuments | |
| 68 | miles of paths, cycle routes and horse-rides | |
| 49 | miles of boundary walls & fences | |
| 34 | tennis courts | |
| 32 | miles of roads | |
| 21 | lakes and ponds | |
| 16 | football pitches | |
| 15 | miles of river | |
| 13 | children’s play areas | |
| 12 | cricket pitches | |
| 8 | established walking routes |
| Which are The Royal Parks? | Bushy Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, St James's Park, The Green Park and The Regent's Park. | |
| How big? | Total size 5,000 acres (2,023ha) | |
| Why are they important? |
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| Brief history | Deer parks Most were originally royal hunting chases, enclosed from the 15th century onwards, beginning with Greenwich Park in 1433. Formal gardens Monarchs progressively redesigned the parks as formal gardens with avenues and water features, beginning with King Charles II at St James’s and Greenwich Parks in the 1660s. Public parks The parks were gradually opened to the public, beginning with The Regent’s Park in 1845. The parks soon became popular places for relaxation, leisure and entertainment. |
|
| Ownership and management | Owned by the Monarch in right of the Crown. The Secretary of State for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) has overall responsibility for the management of the parks. | |
| The Royal Parks (TRP) | In 1993, The Royal Parks (TRP) was established as an Executive Agency of DCMS and is fully accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State. | |
| TRP and DCMS | The Secretary of State at DCMS sets the policy framework, key performance targets and resources of TRP. The Chief Executive of TRP is responsible for operational decisions. | |
| Responsibility of TRP | "Managing the Royal Parks effectively and efficiently on behalf of the DCMS, balancing responsibility to conserve and enhance these unique environments with creative policies to encourage access and to increase opportunities for enjoyment, education, entertainment and healthy recreation." More details at www.royalparks.org.uk/business | |
| Other land managed by TRP | Primrose Hill, Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Gardens, Victoria Tower Gardens, gardens at number 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street, Canning Green, Poets Green and the Longford River. | |
| Staffing | TRP employs approximately 120 staff. | |
| Contracted work | TRP contracts out most of the grounds, works and tree maintenance, as well as services, such as catering, boating, deck chairs, and some sports. | |
| Policing | The responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Service since 2004. | |
| Park offices | The headquarters of TRP is The Old Police, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH T +44 (0)20 7298 2000 www.royalparks.org.uk/about/contact.cfm There are also offices in most of the parks. Contact details are listed by park, see www.royalparks.org.uk |
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| Funding (2008-9) | Gross expenditure £35.2 million Cashing funding from DCMS £19.4 million Funding generated by The Royal Parks£12.9 million Full details in the 2008-2009 annual report www.royalparks.org.uk/ about/publications/annual_reports.cfm #annual_report_and_accounts_20082009 |
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| The Royal Parks Foundation | Established as a charity in 2003 to raise money for London’s eight royal parks. Purpose
Raising money for The Hub (the community sports pavilion in The Regent’s Park) and the restoration of Bushy Park. Contact Chief Executive Sara Lom T +44 (0)20 7298 2082 F +44 (0)20 7298 2005 E slom@royalparksfoundation.org www.royalparksfoundation.org/ |
The Royal Parks in numbers
| 37 million | visitors per year (approximately) | |
| 135,000 | trees (approximately) | |
| 100,000 | roses (approximately) | |
| 28,000 | tulips planted in the Memorial Gardens outside Buckingham Palace (approximately) | |
| 280+ | buildings and monuments | |
| 68 | miles of paths, cycle routes and horse-rides | |
| 49 | miles of boundary walls & fences | |
| 34 | tennis courts | |
| 32 | miles of roads | |
| 21 | lakes and ponds | |
| 16 | football pitches | |
| 15 | miles of river | |
| 13 | children’s play areas | |
| 12 | cricket pitches | |
| 8 | established walking routes |
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| Which are The Royal Parks? | Bushy Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, St James's Park, The Green Park and The Regent's Park. | |
| How big? | Total size 5,000 acres (2,023ha) | |
| Why are they important? |
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|
| Brief history | Deer parks Most were originally royal hunting chases, enclosed from the 15th century onwards, beginning with Greenwich Park in 1433. Formal gardens Monarchs progressively redesigned the parks as formal gardens with avenues and water features, beginning with King Charles II at St James’s and Greenwich Parks in the 1660s. Public parks The parks were gradually opened to the public, beginning with The Regent’s Park in 1845. The parks soon became popular places for relaxation, leisure and entertainment. |
|
| Ownership and management | Owned by the Monarch in right of the Crown. The Secretary of State for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) has overall responsibility for the management of the parks. | |
| The Royal Parks (TRP) | In 1993, The Royal Parks (TRP) was established as an Executive Agency of DCMS and is fully accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State. | |
| TRP and DCMS | The Secretary of State at DCMS sets the policy framework, key performance targets and resources of TRP. The Chief Executive of TRP is responsible for operational decisions. | |
| Responsibility of TRP | "Managing the Royal Parks effectively and efficiently on behalf of the DCMS, balancing responsibility to conserve and enhance these unique environments with creative policies to encourage access and to increase opportunities for enjoyment, education, entertainment and healthy recreation." More details at www.royalparks.org.uk/business | |
| Other land managed by TRP | Primrose Hill, Brompton Cemetery, Grosvenor Square Gardens, Victoria Tower Gardens, gardens at number 10, 11 and 12 Downing Street, Canning Green, Poets Green and the Longford River. | |
| Staffing | TRP employs approximately 120 staff. | |
| Contracted work | TRP contracts out most of the grounds, works and tree maintenance, as well as services, such as catering, boating, deck chairs, and some sports. | |
| Policing | The responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Service since 2004. | |
| Park offices | The headquarters of TRP is The Old Police, Hyde Park, London W2 2UH T +44 (0)20 7298 2000 www.royalparks.org.uk/about/contact.cfm There are also offices in most of the parks. Contact details are listed by park, see www.royalparks.org.uk |
|
| Funding (2008-9) | Gross expenditure £35.2 million Cashing funding from DCMS £19.4 million Funding generated by The Royal Parks£12.9 million Full details in the 2008-2009 annual report www.royalparks.org.uk/ about/publications/annual_reports.cfm #annual_report_and_accounts_20082009 |
|
| The Royal Parks Foundation | Established as a charity in 2003 to raise money for London’s eight royal parks. Purpose
Raising money for The Hub (the community sports pavilion in The Regent’s Park) and the restoration of Bushy Park. Contact Chief Executive Sara Lom T +44 (0)20 7298 2082 F +44 (0)20 7298 2005 E slom@royalparksfoundation.org www.royalparksfoundation.org/ |
The Royal Parks in numbers
| 37 million | visitors per year (approximately) | |
| 135,000 | trees (approximately) | |
| 100,000 | roses (approximately) | |
| 28,000 | tulips planted in the Memorial Gardens outside Buckingham Palace (approximately) | |
| 280+ | buildings and monuments | |
| 68 | miles of paths, cycle routes and horse-rides | |
| 49 | miles of boundary walls & fences | |
| 34 | tennis courts | |
| 32 | miles of roads | |
| 21 | lakes and ponds | |
| 16 | football pitches | |
| 15 | miles of river | |
| 13 | children’s play areas | |
| 12 | cricket pitches | |
| 8 | established walking routes |