NearMe lists 2,596 parks, gardens and picnic spots across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (948), Western Cape (505) and KwaZulu-Natal (298). 38% of these entries include a phone number and 28% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 2,596 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Lourensford MarketLourensford Wine Estate, Lourensford Estate, Lourensford Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 79 238 5441 / Website / Directions
- Eagle Creek SpurShop 60, Prince Buthelezi Mall, R102, Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal+27 35 004 1107 / Website / Directions
- Croc City Crocodile and Reptile ParkCorner of Cedar Road & R114 Nietgedacht 535 Chartwell, Johannesburg Ward 96, Gauteng+27 83 657 7561 / Website / Directions
- Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures7, Quay 5, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 065 0301 / Website / Directions
- Waterfall City ParkLone Creek Cresent and Magwa Crescent, Waterfall City,Johannesburg, Gauteng, Waterfall, Gauteng+27 10 596 1470 / Website / Directions
- Harold Porter National Botanical Gardensc/o Clarence Drive and, Broadwith Rd, Betty's Bay, Western Cape+27 87 260 9757 / Website / Directions
- Stellenbosch University Botanical GardenNeethling St &, Van Riebeeck St, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 21 808 3054 / Website / Directions
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical GardenRhodes Dr, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 799 8783 / Website / Directions
- Mushroom Farm Park ParkingDaisy St, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 784 6881 / Website / Directions
- Dlinza Forest Aerial BoardwalkKangela St, Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal+27 35 474 4029 / Website / Directions
- On Point Waterfront1 Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 332 2068 / Directions
- Koro Creek Bushveld Golf Estate145 Church St, Modimolle, Limpopo+27 14 495 0026 / Website / Directions
- Trail Kiosk at GroundZeroc/o Arbour Road and Camphersdrift Street, George, Western Cape+27 73 019 7602 / Website / Directions
- Brackenburn Private Nature ReserveAskop Road, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape+27 72 306 8678 / Website / Directions
- Dinokeng Game ReserveDinokeng Game Reserve, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 711 4391 / Website / Directions
- Central Park, MidrandNew Rd, Midrand, Gauteng+27 76 765 6460 / Website / Directions
- Safari PlainsPortion 2 of Farm Witfontein No. 526 KQ, Rooiberg Road, Bela-Bela+27 14 004 0162 / Website / Directions
- Rosemary Hill Trails257 R964 28 432383, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 802 0052 / Website / Directions
- Cycle Lab Bike ParkLibertas Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 10 591 9273 / Website / Directions
- Umhlanga Arch1 Ncondo Pl, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal+27 83 271 3766 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The parks and gardens we hold are spread across 499 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (206), Johannesburg (173), Tshwane (127), Durban (95), Randburg (73) and Sandton (69).
Parks and gardens by province
How the 2,596 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 948 | Johannesburg (170), Tshwane (127) and Randburg (73) |
| Western Cape | 505 | Cape Town (200), Bellville (16) and George (15) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 298 | Durban (94), Pietermaritzburg (22) and Umhlanga (20) |
| Eastern Cape | 137 | Gqeberha (47), East London (21) and Mthatha (9) |
| Mpumalanga | 116 | Mbombela (19), eMalahleni (17) and Nkomazi (16) |
| Limpopo | 102 | Polokwane (29), Phalaborwa (7) and Thabazimbi (5) |
| North West | 82 | Rustenburg (18), Klerksdorp (10) and Hartbeespoort (8) |
| Free State | 70 | Bloemfontein (30), Matjhabeng (5) and Kroonstad (5) |
| Northern Cape | 35 | Kimberley (13), Springbok (3) and Upington (3) |
303 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 2,596 entries, 38% list a phone number, 28% a website and 60% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many parks and gardens does NearMe list?
We have 2,596 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (948).
Which towns have the most parks and gardens?
In our listings, Cape Town (206), Johannesburg (173) and Tshwane (127) have the most entries.
How many parks and gardens are there in Gauteng?
We have 948 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (170), Tshwane (127) and Randburg (73).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.