Every city has at least one park. Some cities contain dozens of these green recreational areas. In my opinion, parks are simply necessary for those people, who want to rest after the hectic week. You can see teens walking in groups, families with small children, elderly people in parks. People go there not only for relaxation in nature’s lap, but also to meet old friends, to chat, to play board games, such as chess or backgammon. However, parks can be of different types, for example, national parks, urban parks, private parks, amusement or theme parks, zoological parks or zoos, arboreta, and some others. I think that all parks are equally important and beneficial. National parks serve for conservation purposes. An elephant safari in India is considered to be a national park. Apart from elephants, this park protects a great variety of flora and fauna. Urban parks are recreational spaces, which we often see in cities. They are usually owned by local government. One of the most beautiful and spacious urban parks in England is the Regent’s Park. Private parks can be found in different places. They are usually owned by individuals. Amusement parks or theme parks are children’s favourite. They can ride a roller coaster, go down a water slide, participate in miniature train rides, win a toy, take pictures, or simply play at the playground there. Most of all children want to visit the famous Disneyland Park. Zoological parks are better known as zoos. These are places, where animals are confined within enclosures and are displayed to the public. The largest zoo in the world is situated in Nebraska. It covers more than 130 acres of land and houses about 17,000 animals of numerous species. Arboretum is an eye-catching park, which contains a collection of trees only. In some places arboreta are called botanical gardens.
