GREEN POINT PARK – BIODIVERSITY GARDEN IN THE CITY

Green Point Park is a family-friendly biodiversity park in the heart of Green Point, a stone’s throw away from the famous DHL Stadium. Yep! Cape Town Stadium has been renamed again and is now officially called DHL Stadium as part of a multi-year naming rights deal. To be honest, I was still getting used to calling the stadium Cape Town instead of Green Point and now I have to get used to calling it DHL Stadium. The name change is not a problem for me because it is still one of the best entertainment venues to be built in our country.

The park has numerous children’s playground areas, shaded and unshaded picnic areas, garden benches, outdoor exercise equipment, a sandy volleyball pitch, and plenty of green space to enjoy.

Green Point Park is ideal for a fun day out, healthy walks, parents with children, couples, romantic walks, children’s birthday parties, or an educational space for anyone who enjoys learning about different plants and the history of the Khoisan people. The park was once an open grazing ground for cattle and has now been transformed in recent years to meet the recreational and sporting needs of Cape Town’s growing population.

As we approach the spring season, I thought I should share one of my favourite spots in the city to add to your list of free fun things to do in Cape Town. With beautiful views of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, and with paragliders jumping from Signal Hill, scenic views of the wetlands, a well-manicured golf course on the side, a café, and a biodiversity garden, the Green Point Park is not your ordinary urban park. I have compiled seven reasons why I think you should visit the Green Point Park.

FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT GREEN POINT PARK

1. PLAY OR WATCH THE CHILDREN PLAY

You can relax and watch your little ones play around multiple playing areas or simply join the fun and play too. Green Point Park has different playground areas for different age groups.

2. ENJOY BEAUTIFUL SCENERY

Fresh water flows from Table Mountain down through to the wetlands area and this helps keep the park green and support the water flora diversity, seagulls, and ducks. To enjoy the beautiful scenery, walk along the perfectly marked paths around the wetlands or sit on the wooden benches scattered around the park.

3. A GREAT PICNIC SPOT

If you are a family, friends, or couple and looking for a great picnic spot, Green Point Park is where you should head to. There are several shaded and unshaded picnic areas with tables and benches and plenty of green open fields. It’s a wonderful location to enjoy company with your loved ones.

4. LEARN ABOUT BIODIVERSITY GARDEN

If you are a nature lover and enjoy learning about different plants, this is a perfect park for you too. The park has its own biodiversity garden with informational boards where you can learn more about the Western Cape fauna and flora.

5. SECURE AND PETS FRIENDLY

There are security guards at almost every corner of the park to ensure that visitors are safe. Dogs on leashes are allowed inside the park and there is also a dedicated park for your furry friends too.

6. EXERCISE AND PLAY VOLLEYBALL

There is a fitness section fitted with outdoor exercise equipment and a volleyball pitch filled with sand. If you don’t want to use the equipment, you are welcome to run inside the park.

7. PARK CAFE

For your convenience, Park Café, an old school easy-going café is situated in the middle of the park. They sell light lunches, a wide range of hot beverages, and sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy your food or drinks from their spacious outdoor terrace with wonderful views of DHL Stadium, Signal Hill, and Lion’s Head.

PARK OPERATING HOURS AND ENTRANCE FEE

• FREE entrance
• Open Monday to Sunday (07:00 – 19:00)
• Entrances: Corner Bay Rd and Park Rd, Mouille Point | 1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point

DISCLAIMER

This article may contain affiliate links. I may receive compensation if you make a booking through the links on this blog post but it won’t cost you anything extra.

BLOG POST UPDATES

I update my blog posts regularly to make sure that links are up to date and spelling is correct. Let me know if you notice anything that needs to be updated in this blog post.

Planning a trip to the Cape West Coast or anywhere around the Western Cape? Book flights, browse accommodation, hire a car, or purchase travel insurance. Alternatively, contact me at tebogo@westerncapeexperiences.com and I will help you plan your adventure.

For inspiration and insider tips, follow me on Instagram or Twitter. Remember to subscribe to my blog to receive the best Western Cape insider tips and information, discount information delivered directly to your mailbox. Copyright © Western Cape Experiences – No words or photographs on this site may be used without permission from www.westerncapeexperiences.com