English deer parks were used by the aristocracy in medieval times for game hunting. They had walls or thick hedges around them to keep game animals (e.g., stags) in and people … See more

Parks can be divided into active and passive recreation areas. Active recreation is that which has an urban character and requires intensive development. It often involves cooperative or team activity, including playgrounds, ball fields, swimming pools, … See more

Private parks are owned by individuals or businesses and are used at the discretion of the owner. There are a few types of private parks, and some which once were privately maintained … See more

• 10-Minute Walk
• Landscape architecture
• Public open space
• Royal forest
• Urban open space See more

Park design is influenced by the intended purpose and audience, as well as by the available land features. A park intended to provide recreation for … See more

National parks
A national park is a reserve of land, usually, but not always declared and owned by a national government, protected from most … See more

• Amusement parks have live shows, fairground rides, refreshments, and games of chance/skill.
• Dog parks permit dogs to run off-leash. Parks have differing … See more