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. They consist of: * Bushy Park, 445 hectares (1,099 acres) * Green Park, 19 hectares (47 acres) * Greenwich Park, 74 hectares (183 acres) * Hyde Park, 142 hectares (350 acres) * Kensington Gardens, 111 hectares (275 acres) * Regent's Park, 166 hectares (410 acres) * Richmond Park, 955 hectares (2,360 acres (9.6 km2)) * St. James's Park, 23 hectares (58 acres)