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Recreation and Parks Department<p>​Our world-class facilities and programmes position Cape Town as a premier recreation destination. We encourage a healthy lifestyle for all Capetonians by ensuring that our facilities are well managed and maintained. We also conserve, enhance and develop these spaces for present and future generations, thereby contributing to a better life for all.</p><p>Our facilities include:</p><ul><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Bathhouses">bathhouses</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Beaches">beaches</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-service-facilities/Cemeteries">cemeteries​</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres">community cen​tres​</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/District%20parks">district parks</a><br></li><li>greenbelts</li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Indoor%20centres">​​indoor centres</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Outdoor%20gyms">outdoor gyms​</a></li><li>recreation​ hubs<br></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Regional%20parks">regional parks</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Resorts">resorts​</a> </li><li>road verges</li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Sports%20fields">sports grounds/fields​</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Spray%20parks">spray ​parks​</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Swimming%20pools">swimming pools</a></li><li> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Tidal%20pools">tidal pools​​</a></li></ul><p>Ca​pe Town’s 5 000 hectares of clean, safe and accessible open spaces are among the most beautiful in the world. We encourage you to explore the City’s beautiful green spaces to de-stress, get fit and spend quality time with family and friends. </p><span> <ul class="lrg-icon-content"><li class="lrg-icon lrg-link"><div class="list-links">​ <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Book/Book-a-city-facility/How-to-book-a-City-facility/How%20to%20book%20a%20City%20facility" target="_blank">Book a facility</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/SR%20Overview%202016.pdf" target="_blank">Download our Sport and Recreation Overview</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Sport%20and%20Recreation%20Policy%20Framework%202015%20-%20%28Policy%20number%2043752%29%20approved%20on%2028%20January%202016.pdf" target="_blank">Download our Sport and Recreation Policy Framework</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Sport%20and%20Recreation%20Programmes%202015%20-%20%28Policy%20number%2043751%29%20approved%20on%2028%20January%202016.pdf" target="_blank">Download​ our Sport and Recreation Programmes Policy</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Procedures%2c%20guidelines%20and%20regulations/CCT-COVID-19_Fatality_Management.pdf" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Cemeteries" style="display:inline !important;">Find a cemetery​​​</a><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities">Find a recreational facility​ near you​</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/A%20HISTORY%20OF%20DISTRICT%20PARKS.pdf" target="_blank">Read: A History of Cape Town's District Parks</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Spekboom_Information_Booklets.pdf" target="_blank">Read our Spekboom Information Booklet (For Adults)</a><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Spekboom_Information_Booklets_Kids_version.pdf" target="_blank">Read our Spekboom Information Booklet (For Kids)</a><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/local%20and%20communities/meet-the-city/the-city-budget/city-wide-tariffs">View the Recreation and Parks Tariffs​​​</a></div></li></ul></span><img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Outdoor-Gyms-Listing.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><span> <div class="contact"><h4>General enquiries</h4><address><ul><li>Telephone: <br> <a>021 400 6377</a>/ <a>021 444 9230 </a>/ <a>021 400 2102</a> / <a>021 400 9538</a> / <a>021 400 9534</a> </li><li>After hours: ​ <br><a>021 957 4700​</a></li><li>Email: <br><a href="mailto:rp.enquiries@capetown.gov.za">rp.enquiries@capetown.gov.za</a> </li></ul></address></div></span>

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