Caravan parks are a good alternative to more traditional retirement communities that are available in the county. There are also a variety of communities that are centered around leisure and holidays that cater to people of all ages, including families. These mobile homes are much cheaper than buying a house and can also be purchase new or used. The previously owned homes are often already in a park and ready to be utilized after the purchase. New homes will usually need to be transported to the park of your choice. But this is one of the exciting aspects of purchasing a new home is deciding on which park to have in placed in. There are a wide range of parks available. Some are located near wilderness area for those who like the outdoors, while other are located near lakes for fishing, still others are found near beaches. It depends upon what you are looking for in a caravan park.