Say why Londoners are proud of their parks.

Londoners love their parks and are proud of them. London is very rich in parks and gardens. You can spend the whole day in the country -

without leaving London. London's parks are full of trees, grass, flowers and water. You can walk among old trees, relax and admire flowers and plate or take part in the many activities such as tennis, swimming and horse-riding. The Royal Parks are the property of the Royal family. In central London they include Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's Park, Regent's Park and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park is famous for its outdoor entertainments and its Speaker's Corner. On a Sunday morning anyone can make a speech about something he believes to be very important. You can also visit Regent's Park where you will find London Zoo, aboating lake and an open-air theatre, where in summer you can enjoy Shakespeare's plays. St James's Park, the oldest London park, is very beautiful with its trees and flower beds and view of Buckingham Palace. The statue of the famous fairytale hero, Peter Pen, can be seen in Kensington Gardens. Parks are free in London.