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With more than 3,000 parks and open spaces, London is one of the world's greenest cities. Here's our lowdown on London's best major parks. Wild and undulating, Hampstead Heath makes a wonderful contrast to the more manicured London parks. It's a playground for picnickers, dog-walkers and nature-lovers. Take a dip in the ponds: the men's and ladies' ponds are open all year round, but be warned that even in the summer, the water is pretty frosty. Crystal Palace Park – The Crystal Palace, which gave the park its name, may have burnt to the ground in 1936, but its landscaped grounds still house some pretty amazing features, including five massive dinosaur sculptures that lurk among the trees around a lake. Dulwich Park is charming, peaceful and has a unique atmosphere. If you're up for something sporty, there are tennis courts, football pitches, and an outdoor gym. There's also table tennis, and if you're feeling particularly poetic, then you can enjoy a romantic stroll around a lake. Greenwich Park – The oldest Royal Park provides an urban sanctuary for deer, foxes and over 70 bird species. Take a look at Queen Elizabeth's Oak. It may look like a mossy old lump of wood, but it's been in the park since the twelfth century. According to legend, Henry VIII once danced around it with Anne Boleyn. London Fields – This vibrant hipster hangout is probably the coolest of London's green spots with its wildflower meadow in the spring and summer. Bring a picnic, not a disposable barbecue. This used to be one of the few open spaces in London where you could barbecue legally, but that's been changed recently due to cleaning costs. Green Park – This green, triangle-shaped area was enclosed by Charles II as a hunting ground in 1668. Thankfully, it was opened to the public in 1826 and today you'll find lunching commuters and tourists lounging in the park's famous stripy deckchairs. Hyde Park is one of the largest and maybe the most famous of London's Royal Parks with London's oldest boating lake. Catch a glimpse of the Victorian pet cemetery hidden in the park's north-west corner, where around 300 furry Londoners from the past rest in peace.