I have just completed my second walk around Green Point Park, which is situated right next to the new Cape Town Stadium.
One of the many types of simple exercise apparatus available for all to use
Natural grassland at the entrance to the park
This place is well worth a visit. Not only are there 3 well laid out paths to follow but there are also some well thought out themes.
As you enter the west gate near the light house, (entrance is free!) the area on the right is left as natural grass land with the grass at this time starting to go to seed. This area is home to small rodents and birds, who obviously enjoy feeding off the grass seed. On the left of this is an area with many simply exercise machine suitable for the whole family.
Travel further along the path and you arrive at a building housing really spacious public conveniences at one side, and a future restaurant or shop at the other.
Two children’s play areas are currently being completed, one for the younger folk and one for the older children, resplendent with very natural looking play equipment. The ground around the swings and climbing apparatus has been paved with a kind of cork silicone mixture in the interests of safety.
Older children's play ground
Soon to be completed children's play centre
In the centre of the park adjoining the golf course is wonderful stretch of water that brings back a bit of Cape Town history. In the 1800s, there was a large lake covering a wide area which was eventually filled in for health and sanitary reasons. Around the rim of which are areas subdivided into: a biodiversity area, a natural food area, and a natural plant medicine area. Also on show is a area illustrating how nature is being destroyed by farming, housing and fires.
All the plants are very well marked and details of their uses are giving, very educational in a friendly and informative way.
I particularly liked the metal statues depicting various animals to be found naturally.
Metal tortoise
In the lake were Canada Geese and Coots both with very young chicks, they obviously feel safe in these surroundings as there are plenty of reeds for them to nest in.
Canada Goose and family in the very large pond
Walking further towards the City, one crosses the Stepping Stone Bridge. On the left hand side is a big metal water wheel which works when a pump is switched on by an electronic timer.
An auditorium with grass seating is situated at the top end of the park, complete with stage lighting. Presumably concerts will be arranged there, in a similar way to those held at Kirstenbosch.
The whole park has been very well planned and laid out and should become a valuable asset to the residents of Green Point and Cape Town.
An ideal place to come and relax in the sun or to jog around the many paths.
Security appears to be good, the park closes at 7pm and all the gates are locked so no vagrants will make their home there!
I hope the folk in Cape Town treasure their park and avoid any vandalism or littering.
Well done to Cape Town City Council making good use of some of the revenue they received from the Football World Cup.
More images from the park
Colour in the park
Colour In the park
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Destruction of natural lands by farming
Waterlilies
Well laid out signage
Beaded fish
- Information by way of signage
Green Point Urban Park Cape Town
I have just completed my second walk around Green Point Park, which is situated right next to the new Cape Town Stadium.
One of the many types of simple exercise apparatus available for all to use
Natural grassland at the entrance to the park
This place is well worth a visit. Not only are there 3 well laid out paths to follow but there are also some well thought out themes.
As you enter the west gate near the light house, (entrance is free!) the area on the right is left as natural grass land with the grass at this time starting to go to seed. This area is home to small rodents and birds, who obviously enjoy feeding off the grass seed. On the left of this is an area with many simply exercise machine suitable for the whole family.
Travel further along the path and you arrive at a building housing really spacious public conveniences at one side, and a future restaurant or shop at the other.
Two children’s play areas are currently being completed, one for the younger folk and one for the older children, resplendent with very natural looking play equipment. The ground around the swings and climbing apparatus has been paved with a kind of cork silicone mixture in the interests of safety.
Older children's play ground
Soon to be completed children's play centre
In the centre of the park adjoining the golf course is wonderful stretch of water that brings back a bit of Cape Town history. In the 1800s, there was a large lake covering a wide area which was eventually filled in for health and sanitary reasons. Around the rim of which are areas subdivided into: a biodiversity area, a natural food area, and a natural plant medicine area. Also on show is a area illustrating how nature is being destroyed by farming, housing and fires.
All the plants are very well marked and details of their uses are giving, very educational in a friendly and informative way.
I particularly liked the metal statues depicting various animals to be found naturally.
Metal tortoise
In the lake were Canada Geese and Coots both with very young chicks, they obviously feel safe in these surroundings as there are plenty of reeds for them to nest in.
Canada Goose and family in the very large pond
Walking further towards the City, one crosses the Stepping Stone Bridge. On the left hand side is a big metal water wheel which works when a pump is switched on by an electronic timer.
An auditorium with grass seating is situated at the top end of the park, complete with stage lighting. Presumably concerts will be arranged there, in a similar way to those held at Kirstenbosch.
The whole park has been very well planned and laid out and should become a valuable asset to the residents of Green Point and Cape Town.
An ideal place to come and relax in the sun or to jog around the many paths.
Security appears to be good, the park closes at 7pm and all the gates are locked so no vagrants will make their home there!
I hope the folk in Cape Town treasure their park and avoid any vandalism or littering.
Well done to Cape Town City Council making good use of some of the revenue they received from the Football World Cup.
More images from the park
Colour in the park
Colour In the park
Destruction of natural lands by farming
Waterlilies
Well laid out signage
Beaded fish
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