Green Point Park and Biodiversity Garden
In recent years, Green Point got its big name from the magnificent stadium that was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. However, with the Soccer having come and gone, Green Point is finding other ways to attract and enchant visitors. The Green Point Park and Diversity Garden is their latest initiative, and welcomes both locals and tourists to relax in the park whilst enjoying the sun and learning about Cape Town's biodiversity and conservation efforts.
The Green Point Park and Biodiversity Garden offers something a little different. This cosmopolitan suburb, known for being a concert venue, place to be seen partying on a Saturday night and for being one of the world's most welcoming gay and lesbian communities has never seen anything quite like this on their doorstep before. The park is within walking distance from Cape Town Stadium and can be even be entered by the Fan Walk which leads to it. The aim of this park is to educate and bring the community together; despite not yet being completed, the park already entices families to spend their weekends there as it offers children a safe space to learn and play in the city.
The Biodiversity Park is one of the park's main attractions. It contains over 300 species of plants from the Cape and has been designed to be educational and inspiring for children. And although it is meant for school-level children, adults can also learn things from the park by reading the informative boards placed around the park. Interactional activities allow parents to participate in learning with their children. Tourists visiting Cape Town are allowed to stroll through the garden to observe the Cape's flora and learn about its biodiversity. They can also enter free and find the park close to their holiday accommodation. Green Point's local community have also been seen using the park; playing cricket and picnicking on the grounds on sunny days and making use of the "green" exercise machines, and running and cycling circuits.
Due to the recent popularity of Green Point that was brought on by the Soccer World Cup, many tourists opt to stay in Green Point Accommodation. Close to the waterfront, city centre, and soccer stadium, this is the perfect place for a tourist to base themselves if wanting to get the most of the city. Green Point's addition of a park and garden now offers tourists the chance to also relax in the city, allowing them to kick back in the sun for a relaxing afternoon or for a quick game of soccer under the shadow of one of the world most beautiful stadiums.
With many businesses running accommodation, Green Point now finds itself as one of the busiest locations for foreigners who are staying in Cape Town. The park is perfectly situated and can be accessed within a few minutes from the central Somerset Road, and although the gardens will attract many tourists when it has been completed, local Capetonians and members of the Green Point community will be the ones who truly benefit from the park. Not only will the park and garden inform them about their cities biodiversity but it offers them the space to enjoy nature safely as a family whilst conveniently staying within the city.
