The centrepieces of London's park system are the eight Royal Parks of London. Covering 1976 hectares (4,882 acres), they are former royal hunting grounds which are now open to the public. * Green Park 16 ha (39.5 acres) * St. James's Park 34 ha (84 acres) * Greenwich Park 73 ha (180 acres) * Hyde Park 140 ha (346 acres) * Kensington Gardens 111 ha (274 acres) * Regent's Park 197 ha (486.79 acres) * Bushy Park 450 ha (1,112 acres) * Richmond Park 955 ha (2,359.85 acres)