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Parks, Recreation, and Greenspace in Pretoria, Gauteng

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From neighborhood playgrounds to flagship parks, what does Pretoria have to offer? Here's what 25 local experts had to say about parks and greenspace in Pretoria, Gauteng.

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Pretoria is a beautiful, clean city that has a rich historical background. There are many relaxing parks, easy access to a wide variety of transportation, and a very exciting nightlife experience. The city is also home to the University of Pretoria; one of the most prestigious universities in the country.

It is very important for a person considering to move to Pretoria to know that, the city is occupied with Universities; as a result, it is crowded with students. The city has high rate of crime; consequently, people get robbed on a day light. Pretoria is amazing, it is located to the Unions building, where national political meetings take place. The city is known for its great contribution to the global atmosphere, as it has many large Botany gardens.

Louise, says: 2020

It is a beautiful city that is full of culture and color. There are many recreational parks that provide ample activity all-throughout the week. We have lots of restaurants and clubs for entertainment. We also boast of a number of theatres and museums around the city. It is a safe and clean environment to be in.

Yolanda, says: 2020

It is the capital city of South Africa. It boasts great architecture, with the people being the friendliest in the nation. It is now Spring and one can expect to see streets filled with purple Jacaranda trees. The city is filled with fun outdoor activities such as sky dining, etc.

My city is old but at the time growing with new development. It has a nature reserve with beautiful wildlife to take out of the city life if you need a break from the hectic world. People are friendly here, we have national landmarks, museums, and nice restaurants in which you can try the local traditional foods and local tour guides.

Aaqilah, says: 2020

Pretoria is well-known for it’s beautiful Jacaranda trees. Popular for its landmarks, such as the Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings and the National Botanical Gardens, it is an absolute must on any travellers’ to-do-list. As with all cities in South Africa, it is of great importance to always ensure that you remain vigilant and aware of you surroundings in order to remain safe.

Lorraine, says: 2020

My city is the capital city of South Africa, there is the Union Buildings and very beautiful parks for one to see and explore. It is also known as Tshwane, it is where you find the Tshwane University of Technology, the University of Pretoria and one of the biggest universities in South Africa, the University of South Africa known as UniSA. Pretoria is a beautiful city located in Gauteng Province.

Emergensea, says: 2020

Pretoria is one of the most quiet places in South Africa, with affordable accommodation, easy transportation system, and the cost of living is relatively affordable with good food. Also, there are a number of interesting places to visit, such as the National Zoological Gardens, The Union Buildings and a lot of interesting Parks.

Lungile, says: 2020

It’s a beautiful city, we have big malls, beautiful nature for those that love touring. A whole lot of restaurants and nature reserve sites. Our city is usually for outgoing people who love hanging out since we have people who love hanging out as well. Too many school as well.

Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa and it is nicknamed the Jacaranda city due to many Jacaranda trees planted along the streets and parks. There many attraction sites throughout Pretoria and tourists particularly enjoy visiting the Union Buildings in order to take a picture with the statue of Nelson Mandela, who is known as the Father of the Nation.

Nolundi, says: 2020

Pretoria is much quieter than Johannesburg. The people are friendly, and the weather is fair on most days. During the spring and summer months, Jacaranda line the streets beautifully. Although there isn’t much do to outside of eating out at one of the many restaurants in the city, one can find other things to do like hiking.

Nothando, says: 2020

The weather is uncertain. Traffic is bad during peak hours and public transport is easily accessible. The streets are always busy. The trees look the best in spring. There is WiFi in almost every public spot, which is mostly crowded. Hiking trails are the best in Pretoria with amazing views.

It is a fun city to be in, has a great aura and great opportunity for growth. It is known for some of its museums, parks and resorts. It is also popularly known for the jacaranda tree, which colours the city during Spring. Furthermore, Pretoria is a vibrant city and has unique and fresh talent.

Noziphiwo, says: 2020

The person considering moving to my city should know all the available modes of transport and choose the ones that would be best for them. they should also know areas that offer recreational activities such as parks, national zoo and the union buildings. they should extend further by knowing tourism sites in my city.

Faheema, says: 2020

Pretoria also known as Tshwane, is the capital city of South Africa. It is filled with diverse groups of people. The BaTswana being the majority group, and their Tswana language being spoken in the townships. There are interesting places to see including the Union Buildings, Monument Park, and the Botanical Gardens.

Alneshia, says: 2020

The person must at least consider being always cautious as crime rate in my city is very high and it takes a very vigilant individual to survive the streets of my city. However, despite my city being one of those reported to have high crime rate it is still one of the best cities one can live in. There’s so much to do like going out for hiking and swimming.

Nqobile, says: 2020

Pretoria is a very fun place to visit as it is the capital city of South Africa, now moving here would not only b a good idea but you will feel right at home because the residents here are very kind and welcoming and there is also plenty of activities to do, including hiking, visiting the zoo or dining out.

Lelodwa, says: 2020

Someone considering moving to my city should know about tourist attractions like the Union building, Pretoria Square, and the Botanical Gardens. The majority of the city is safe, but places like Sunnyside and Pretoria Central are hotspots for robbery and theft. We have the third biggest mall in Africa, called Menlyn mall. Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa.

Khwezi, says: 2020

There is a lot of criminal activity in the city. Furthermore, the police are incompetent; they have no interest in doing their job and catching the criminals.If you would like to explore the city, I would recommend you visit Hennopspark, which has plenty of activities such as hiking trails.

Yasmeen, says: 2020

The city that I live in is often referred to as the “Jacaranda City”. During the month of October, Pretoria is usually covered in layers of purple flowers. The city has various places one may visit such as The Voortrekker Monument, The Union Buildings as wells as the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. The people are very welcoming and there are a variety of of restaurants one may visit.

Annegret, says: 2020

The person moving to Pretoria should know it a multilingual, multicultural and multifaceted city. It is a city of many traditions and customs that will leave one in awe. The city has many sources of entertainment, whether it be clubbing, eating out, going to parks, going to nature reserves and even swimming. There is something for every person.

If moving to Pretoria be aware that Pretoria is very cold in winter and hot in summer. Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and many embassies are in its leafy suburbs. This makes for a diverse population from all over the world. Pretoria offers a number of outdoor activities such as visiting the Rietvlei Dam, taking hikes in the national parks in the city, and visiting food markets on weekends. For those with school-going children, Pretoria offers many excellent options at all schooling levels.

Asakhe, says: 2020

– The crime rate is quite high.
– We have quite a few historic museums.
– We have amusement parks.
– We have many languages. Our main languages are Afrikaans and English.
– Our greatest sports are mainly soccer and rugby.
– We have many beautiful places that tourists can visit.
– We are very friendly people.

Marchant, says: 2020

Pretoria, the country’s capital city is known as the administrative capital because it hosts most of the government’s offices. It is also home to a number of consulates. The city is famously known as the “Jacaranda” city because of the dominance of the jacaranda trees. There are various attractive places that are a must seen for tourists. These include; the Freedom Park, the Pretoria Botanical Garden, Zoological garden and the Transvaal Museum.

Melissa, says: 2020

Pretoria and Cape Town are both known as capital cities in South Africa. Pretoria is well known for the beautiful Jacaranda trees that bloom in early September. The Union Building is in Pretoria, and many find time to visit it due to its lush garden lawns. I find my city quite breathtaking!

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