Regent's Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Regent's Park
Regent's Park bandstand and lake
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Type	Public park
Location	London
Area	410 acres (170 ha) (1.6 km²)
Status	Open year round

Regent's Park, officially called The Regent's Park, is a very famous park in London, England. It is one of the special "Royal Parks" that belong to the King or Queen. You can find it in the northwest part of London, stretching across two areas called the City of Westminster and the London Borough of Camden.

This large park is home to some interesting places. You can find Regent's University London here, which is a university. The famous London Zoo is also located inside Regent's Park.

Designing Regent's Park

The design of Regent's Park was a big project. It was planned by a famous architect named John Nash. He worked with James Burton and his son, Decimus Burton, who were also very important in building the park.

Who Paid for the Park?

Building such a large park needed a lot of money. The "Crown Estate" first promised to pay for the park's construction. The Crown Estate manages land and property owned by the King or Queen. However, they later changed their mind and decided not to provide the money.

Because of this, James Burton stepped in. He decided to pay for the construction of the park himself. This private funding helped make Regent's Park a reality.

A Park with History

Regent's Park is considered very important because of its history and design. It is listed as a "Grade I" site on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. This means it is one of the most important historic parks and gardens in England.

Images for kids

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  Regent's Park Lake

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  Regent's Park c.1833

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  Gloucester Gate

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  Sussex Place

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  Winfield House

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  Park Crescent, home of International Students House, is just above Regent's Park station

See also

In Spanish: Regent's Park para niños