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A oasis of green in Johannesburg
Delta Park
The Delta Environmental Centre at Delta Park.
© Geoff Lockwood/Delta Environmental Centre
Did you know?
The Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary is the oldest bird sanctuary in Johannesburg.
Delta Park occupies 104ha of nature conservancy land spread across the Johannesburg suburbs of Victory Park, Blairgowrie, and Craighall Park. It forms an extension of the larger Braamfontein Spruit, a 25km-long river course.
Featuring large areas of open lawn, woodland and 5 artificially created dams, Delta Park is popular with joggers, dog walkers and, at weekends, bird watchers and picnicking families. Walking clubs and mountain bikers especially enjoy the park's multitude of trails.
This Johannesburg park is fascinating thanks to its variety of topographical features that include granite outcrops and sloping grasslands as well as a range of both exotic and indigenous plants.
Delta Park is also home to the Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary, a 10ha fenced-off area that attracts over 180 species of birds, including water fowl, eagles and owls. Although the public does not have access to the sanctuary, birders can use the 2 hides overlooking the dams.
This urban conservancy is also a haven for many species of rodents, insects, reptiles and small mammals, including mongoose, spotted genet and hedgehog.
Adjoining the park is the Delta Environmental Centre, one of the best-preserved examples of Art Deco architecture in Johannesburg.
Delta Park also boasts the Sasol Sensory Trail that caters specifically for wheelchair-bound and sight-impaired nature lovers. Braille descriptions of flora and recordings of bird song help otherly-abled people interpret their environment.
One of Johannesburg's largest green spaces, Delta Park is the ideal place to unwind and recharge your batteries away from Johannesburg's frenetic pace without leaving the city.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Delta Environmental Centre
Tel: +27 (0) 11 888 4831
Fax: +27 (0) 11 888 4106
Email: delta@deltaenviro.org.za
Around the area
Attractions around Delta Park include Emmarentia Dam, the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens and the Braamfontein Spruit Trail.
What will it cost
Entrance to the park is free.
What to pack
If you’ll be walking alone, or for an extended period, take water and a mobile phone in case of injury or an emergency. Sunscreen and a hat are important in summer.
What's happening
Guided walks take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The Delta Dash, a team mountain bike endurance race, is held at the end of October.