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03 June 2026
World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June
20 April 2026
Residents in Cape Town are spoilt for choice with an array of nature reserves and conservation areas right on their doorstep
25 September 2025
The six kilometre run was the second such event hosted by the Law Enforcement School Resource Officers (SRO) unit.
18 September 2025
The City is inviting residents to visit any of our nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city
26 November 2024
The City of Cape Town has released its Annual Inland Water Quality Report for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2023
27 October 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department announced the successful conclusion of the Maclear’s Beacon Hiking Challenge 2024.
25 September 2024
Due to heavier-than-usual winter rainfall, the Table Mountain trails were initially closed for hiking, resulting in a brief postponement of training sessions.
31 July 2024
Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.
13 June 2024
The City met to discuss urgent interventions required in tackling the rapidly emerging challenge of extreme heat, particularly during the summer months, especially considering the impact on vulnerable communities.
22 February 2024
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted a group of young people on an adventure hike.
04 December 2023
Unveiled the newly expanded picnic area at the Rondevlei section of the False Bay Nature Reserve.
21 September 2023
The free entry applies from Saturday, 23 September 2023 to the close of business on Monday, 25 September 2023.
29 April 2023
Alderman Eddie Andrews joined in on the Friends of Tokai Park group’s exciting night walk
22 April 2023
Reminder: City Nature Challenge next week
30 January 2023
As water usage continues to climb to pre-drought levels, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged residents and businesses to unite behind the City’s proactive water savings target of using less than 850 million litres daily.
17 November 2022
The Tygerberg Nature Reserve team has been pleasantly surprised with the wildlife sightings in the last few months, similarly, the plant diversity and myriad of spring flowers did not disappoint.
22 September 2022
City planted trees at Olienhout Arboretum in celebration of Arbor Month
14 September 2022
The Institute of Environment and Recreation Management (IERM) held its annual Convention last week at Helderberg Nature Reserve
23 August 2022
A group of young people, mostly from Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, completed a training hike this weekend in preparation for the main event.
29 May 2022
The event provides a competitive platform for the global trail running community to display their skills, while also showcasing the trails of Table Mountain.
08 April 2022
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department resumed its annual Camp Cape Town for youth identified as leaders at various community centres
30 January 2022
City calls on the youth to report on the environment.
14 December 2021
The walkways and beaches in particular, are big attractions for locals and visitors
12 September 2021
Visitor numbers at these two reserves still remained high, although the picnic areas were closed at times during the year, or had visitor numbers limited due to Covid-19 health and safety protocols
02 June 2021
Cape Town’s coastline and nature reserves are pristine destinations
30 April 2021
As Capetonians, we know that we live in a magnificent city, and now it’s time to prove that Cape Town is one of the most biodiverse cities on the planet
16 April 2021
‘As Capetonians, we know that we live in a magnificent city, and now it’s time to prove that Cape Town is one of the most biodiverse cities on the planet
17 March 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department has joined hands with non-profit organisation Project Noordhoeked to clear invasive alien vegetation growing in parts of the Noordhoek Wetland
04 February 2021
Maintenance and repair work on the walkway at Kommetjie commenced last month and will be completed by the end of March 2021
02 February 2021
The Uitkamp Wetland Nature Reserve is one of the City’s nature reserves aimed at protecting and conserving our city’s natural areas and biodiversity heritage
27 November 2020
The City is pleased to once again receive this recognition. Being able to retain the status of all 10 Blue Flag beaches
20 October 2020
The FBNR is regarded as the most significant natural asset in the Cape Flats District and in 2015 was declared a Ramsar Site, which is a wetland of international importance.
07 September 2020
The tree planting was the first of a series of events planned throughout the city during Arbor Month with a focus on awareness, education, and sustainability.
21 July 2020
We are overjoyed that so many residents started utilising the City’s open spaces over the past weekend.
29 May 2020
Yesterday, 28 May 2020, the National Government published new regulations applicable to Level 3 of the national lockdown.
01 January 1970
Experience the beauty of nature at the Helderberg Nature Reserve Trail Fun Run Saturday 21 March 2026
7 August - 11 September 2026, Vasco Estate (Goodwood)
The Recreation and Parks Department is responsible for 201 Civic Centres, including Community Halls, Centres, Recreation Hubs and Multi-purpose centres around the metro.
The City of Cape Town today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA), establishing a multi-year strategic partnership to expand skills development
See all tenders received by the City of Cape Town.
The Killarney Drop-off facility accepts clean, garage or garden waste, recyclables and ru...
3 August - 4 September 2026
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