Green Point Urban Park open to public

The Biodiversity Garden within the new Green Point Urban Park (picture courtesy of Alex Jongens.)

The City of Cape Town would like all Capetonians to know that the Green Point Urban Park is open and accessible for public use. The official opening is scheduled for early 2011and we invite you to watch this space for news on the official commemorative opening of this magnificent landscape.While entry into the park is free, patrons are required to adhere to a few critical Conditions of Use for their own and others pleasure and safety:

  • The park opens at 7h00 and closes at 19h00 daily;
  • The park is used at one’s own risk, including the play and exercise equipment;
  • Camping, bathing, fires, braais, overnight sleeping, loud music, flower picking and alcohol is not permitted;
  • Children must at all times be supervised, especially on the walkways adjacent to the water features;
  • Dogs are welcome and must at all times be leashed. Owners are required to pick up and dispose of dog excrement. Dogs are however prohibited from entry into the Biodiversity Garden;
  • Picnics are permitted but skateboarding and swimming are prohibited.

Security personnel will patrol the grounds and are stationed at entrances. Should you wish to report a security matter, please call 021 4307356. Should you wish to make general enquiries about the park, please contact Shameema Adams at sadams@sailstadefrance.co.za or Nafeesa Williams at nafeesa.williams@capetown.gov.za.

(Picture of Biodiversity Garden courtesy of Alex Jongens)

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  1. Melissa says

    An absolute breathtaker! A must see for every single proud Cape Townian!! I love it!!!

  2. Dudley Jacobs says

    What a beautiful setting for young and old. A must for all Capetonians to see and explore- also very educational

  3. Daphne Smith says

    Hi there who can i speak with to use the park for a kiddies party?

  4. pieter says

    Awesome. One can even listen to frogs again. Thanks, Cape Town!

  5. ACHMAT DAVIDS says

    ONE BEAUTIFUL PLACE , ONE OF THE BEST PARKS CAPE TOWN HAS EVER SEEN, WELL DONE, NOT ONLY FOR THE YOUNG , EVEN FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART.

  6. zaida says

    A beautifull place to take your children to. The only negative thing is people need to clean up after the pets or they should allow pets in there if they cannot keep it clean

  7. Elise says

    Just one more fabulous reason why Cape Town is the best city in the universe!

  8. Claire says

    A GREAT PARK! A true GEM!!! WELL DONE CITY OF CAPE TOWN!!! :-)
    x
    Claire

  9. Tegan says

    Can you tell me what the length of the path is this park?

  10. Carola Koblitz says

    The Green Point Urban Park is in Green Point on the Atlantic Seaboard and surrounds the Cape Town Stadium. It can be accessed either from Beach Road (M6) in Green Point (opposite the Virgin Active) or Bay Road, Moullie Point.

  11. JBagley says

    Where exactly is the park located?

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