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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 centres</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>Cape 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://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Application_for_Tree_Planting.pdf" target="_blank">Apply to plant a tree</a> <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/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Recreation_and_Parks_Mowing_List.pdf" target="_blank">View the mowing list for 2024</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>

<span> <div class="contact"><h4>General enquiries</h4><address><ul><li>Telephone: <br><a>021 400 2472</a> / <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>

Cape Town’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) 2017 - 2022

An overview of the City’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP).

Heritage information and resources

Our well-maintained heritage database and preserved heritage records are available to the public in a number of ways.

Walking heritage tours of the city

Tips and resources for you to walk and explore our beautiful city and its unique natural and cultural heritage.

Keep our public places clean

The City provides a number of public cleaning services that you can contact to help keep our public places clean.