We then wandered about the park in the cold, damp weather for the rest of the day, which was very enjoyable, really. The park serves the same purpose as New York's Central Park, but it's more consistently manicured. Central Park has big sections that are essentially natural woods with some paths through them, whereas in London's equivalent each tree was carefully planted to achieve a certain effect. There are also lots more ducks in Hyde Park, as well as their byproduct, so watch your step!