National parks are places of natural beauty that provides safe homes for plants and animals. They are protected by governments and local councils. National parks are there for people to enjoy and to help them learn about their environment. The parks provide a big boost to the economy of countries due to the tourists they attract. It is very important to have National parks because future generations deserve to see the magnificent natural world we see today. In some parks we find old rock paintings and even some old buildings. National parks are a place where people can escape big cities to relax and re-connect with nature.