A Day In The Gardens 22

In the 1950s the park was visited by two imaginative theatre enthusiasts Cecilia Sonnenberg and Rene Abrenson, who saw its potential for presenting Shakespearian plays and with assistance transformed the old archery lawn into an enchanting setting for an annual Shakespearean season.

In 1956 the theatre was launched with the staging of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ by the Spotlight Theatre Company. The statue of Willam Shakespeare, just visible through the gate, once stood above the Juta & Co Building. It was snapped up by two ladies and placed in its present appropriate position. Before the summer performances, patrons usually gather on the lawns and enjoy a picnic under the stars.

Inside the park: • Mature trees • Sweeping lawns • Open-air theatre • Krakeelwater pond • Venue for markets, fairs, wedding receptions,religious

DUrbANVILLe roSe GArDeN

BLOOM IN THE ROSE GARDEN

This 3.5 hectare garden includes 500 varietals and 4 500 rose bushes. Visitors can enjoy the layout of hybrid teas along Drakenstein Street, beds of miniatures, a gazebo that includes the ‘Fairest Cape’ rose, a tea garden, beds of medal winners, antique roses planted around graves, floribundas near the parking and climbers and shrubs against the fence.

Four workers tend the garden, supplemented by additional gardeners on occasion, to tend to the watering, feeding and spraying. The Friends of the Rose Garden club make a valuable contribution by donating their expertise and time.

This beautiful rose garden was established in 1979 as an initiative of the Western Cape Rose Society under the auspices of Mr and Mrs Lindner, and the then Durbanville Municipality.

Inside the park:

• A tea garden • Beds of miniatures • 4,500 rose bushes • 500 varieties of roses • Aeds of medal winners

Address - Durban Road. Durbanville Opening hours - Sunrise to Sunset

The newest edition to urban outdoor lovers which also forms part of the 2010 World Cup Green legacy was opened to the public early this year. The common grounds of the park contain two main areas: the formal part and the biodiversity garden.

The park is open every day from 07:00 until 19:00 and entry is free.

GreeN PoINT UrbAN PArK

FOR SuNSETS AND SuNDOWNERS

Green Point Urban Park

Key facts:

• Picnics are permitted • Swimming, skateboarding, fires, braais, camping, loud music, flower picking and alcohol are not permitted • Dogs are welcome in the park, provided that they are on a lead and owners pick up and dispose of their excrement. • Dogs are not allowed in the biodiversity garden • Parking is available near the entrances on the corner of Beach/Vlei Roads; on Bill Peters Drive (near the entrance to the Virgin Active gym); and on Bay Road (near the Mouille Point lighthouse). There are also numerous pedestrian links to surrounding areas • The park has an outdoor gym and play park