latest news
- A new mayor and much more
- Diggers and soldiers at rest
- City Parks tackles summer backlogs
Johannesburg has had an exciting 2011, with a new team running the city.
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Fortune seekers and veterans are buried at New Roodepoort Cemetery, which has been taking Joburg's dead for over half a century.
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Johannesburg City Parks is hard at work tackling the seasonal maintenance backlog caused by recent heavy rains.
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our flagship parks
- Diepkloof Xtremepark
- Wilgeheuwelpark
- Zoo Lake
Echoing with the sounds of children laughing and playing, the Diepkloof XtremePark is a green lung on the eastern side of Soweto.
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New residential developments mean an increasing need for green spaces and recreation for city-dwellers – enter Wilgeheuwel XtremePark.
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Zoo Lake is a favourite of Joburg residents and is the venue for the annual Jazz on the Lake and Carols by Candlelight events.
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campaigns
- GDS
- Monthly photo competition
- Going Green
THE City of Johannesburg has reviewed its Growth and Development Strategy (GDS), known as Joburg 2040, setting out aims and plans to take us into the future.
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Take part in our monthly competition and send us your photographs of a green and beautiful Johannesburg.
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Tips on anything environmental, from seasonal planting to measuring your carbon footprint.
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| City Parks tackles summer backlogs JOHANNESBURG City Parks is hard at work tackling the seasonal maintenance backlog caused by recent heavy rains. |
| History told in graves THERE are 35 cemeteries under the control of City Parks, all of which help to archive the rich history of the city of gold. |
| Enjoy festive season in the city Holidays are the perfect time to make the most of the City’s many parks: you can relax outdoors, picnic, watch big-screen television [ ... ] |
CAMPAIGNS  It's time to nominate your environmental hero, send us your suggestions.MORE >>> |
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There are nine Township TV sites in parks across Joburg. Check out what's on the schedule this week.
  PLAN AN EVENTWeddings, festivals, company fun days … we have beautiful venues for every event. |
 WALKING TRAILSExplore Joburg’s green areas, enjoy our parks, and let nature restore body and spirit. |
 BOTANICAL GARDENRunners, picnickers and kite-flyers all make use of this wonderful garden with its open spaces. |
 JOIN USHelp beautify your neighbourhood – get involved in supporting City Parks’ projects. |
- World Wetlands Day Celebration at Dorothy Nyembe Environmental Education Centre
February 23, 2012 - Johannesburg City Parks lauches Outdoor Gym
February 28, 2012