Parks and gardens in Johannesburg

Johannesburg is home to one of the world's largest urban forests, with green spaces ranging from the 104-hectare Delta Park to the specialized rose gardens of the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. This list highlights diverse natural areas, including the bird hides of Cumberland Bird Sanctuary and the recreational rowing lake at Zoo Lake. Many of these sites, such as Manie Mulder Park with its waterfall, offer insights into the region's unique Highveld topography and indigenous flora.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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Johannesburg Botanical Gardens

The Johannesburg Botanical Garden is located in the suburb of Emmarentia in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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B

Zoo Lake

Public park featuring a large man-made lake with rowing boat rentals and paved walking paths.

C

Delta Park

A 104-hectare natural area comprising grassland and woodland, featuring bird hides and the Delta Environmental Centre.

D

Cumberland Bird Sanctuary

Natural area in Bryanston dedicated to bird conservation and the protection of local avian habitats.

E

Afrika Tikkun Garden

Urban agricultural project focused on community food security and environmental education.

F

Diepsloot Primary 4 Garden

Educational community garden located within a school setting in Diepsloot.

G

Jabulani Dlomo

Community garden space focused on local agricultural development.

H

Sam Mnwala's Garden

Local community-managed garden project.

I

Midlands Herb Garden

Specialized garden area dedicated to the cultivation and study of various herb species.

J

Montgomery Park

Suburban public green space located in the Montgomery Park residential area.

K

Montgomery Park

Neighborhood park providing open green space for the local community.

L

Hugo Naude Park

Public park situated in the Montgomery Park suburb.

M

Ochse Square Park

Public square and green space located in the Albertskroon area.

N

Thomas Park

Local community park in the Roosevelt Park area.

O

Newlands Park

Public recreational space located in the Newlands suburb of western Johannesburg.

P

Johan Riekerk Park

Local park situated in the Honeydew region of Roodepoort.

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Manie Mulder Park

Nature reserve in Roodekrans featuring a waterfall and hiking trails through steep quartzite ridges.

R

Cornelius Park

Community green space in the Weltevreden Park area.

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Willem Conradie Park

Local park in the Florida Hills area of Roodepoort.

T

Mahonie Crescent Park

Neighborhood park located in the Eldorado Park area.

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