St James's Park, was the first of The Royal Parks to be opened to the public, it extends over 57 acres and provides habitats for a variety of different species of wildlife. It was landscaped on the orders of James I in 1603 and has been open to the public ever since.
The lake and its two islands, Duck Island and West Island, provide a safe habitat for bird life and waterfowl such as shelduck, wigeon, gadwall, teal, pintail, shoveler, common pochard, goldeneye, black swans, red-crested pochard, canada and greylag geese, pelicans, moorhen, coot, great-crested grebe and little grebe.
Deck chairs are available for hire from March through to October.
Refreshment Points offering hot and cold drinks and snacks are located at Marlborough Gate, Horse Shoe Bend, Artillery Memorial and the playground.
Inn the Park is a restaurant offering simple meals.
The Royal Parks Foundation is a registered charity that helps improve and maintain the eight Royal Parks. You can adopt flora and fauna, donate and get activly involved. Click the Charity Link for more details.
Access to St James's Park is free.