Johannesburg City Parks
Quick facts
City Parks takes care of 22 278 hectares of open space and green areas made up of:
6 603.3 hectares of developed parks and arterials
7 500 hectares of pavements
3 591hectares of undeveloped parks and open space
2 343 parks
1 587 hectares of trails and river trails
35 cemeteries consisting of 1 088 hectares
22 nature reserves consisting of 1203 hectares
15 bird sanctuaries consisting of 366 hectares
7 hiking trails
3 crematoria
4 nursery
Overview
It may be known as the City of Gold, but with all its trees, Joburg s colour is definitely green. And keeping it lush and verdant is the job of Johannesburg City Parks, a section 21 company with the City as sole stakeholder.
Joburg is abuzz this time of the year. The weather is good, the festive fever is high and everyone has a skip in their step. Summer breezes in, with long days and warm nights, the perfect recipe to be spending outdoors in any of the parks in Mzantsi.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ), the custodians of greening in the City, has prepared the parks for all its users this summer. Lawns are lush and green, trees provide the perfect spot for picnics and braais and there is ample space for children to run around and enjoy the safe play equipment. With over 2 300 parks and about 10 000 hectares of green nature experiences, Joburgers are spoilt for choice this silly season.
2013/2014
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The City of Johannesburg tabled its 2013/14 Annual Report for public comment on 29 January, 2015. The participation period is extended to the 05 March 2015 as supplementary information is available.
The Report will be available from all Regional Offices and Council facilities and is published on the City s website for public comment. Everyone is urged to participate to make Joburg a better place to live in.
City of Johannesburg 2013/2014 Annual Report
Annexure A: Integrated Annual Report 2013/2014 (Abridged Version)
Report Tabling of City of Johannesburg Annual Report 2013/14
City Power
Joburg’s nature reserves finally open to the public During a pandemic, a change of scenery is a welcome relief to being cooped up indoors. Source Thursday, 21 January 2021, 11:46 With the exception of the Johannesburg Zoo, The Wilds and the Emmarentia Botanical Gardens, all other nature reserves in Joburg remained closed for the better part of this year. Photo: JHB City Parks and Zoo website
NATIONAL NEWS - Nature has provided humans with some of the most effective physical and mental stress reliefs.
A study published by Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine last year found that just 10 minutes in a natural setting helped students feel happier and less anxious.