ALBERTS FARM (Northcliff)
Alberts Farm is a large tract of land with natural grassland, Joburg’s only artesian spring, marsh, a rocky ridge, grassed lawn and trees.

 EMMARENTIA DAM
A large park that is the best dog walk in Johannesburg. There are several dams for swimming and different habitats such as grassed lawns, woodland and natural grasses. The northern and north-west sections (ie. the picnic area near the main dam, the tea-room, the rose garden and the botanical gardens) are off-limits for dogs.

GOLDEN HARVEST (Northgate)
A large dogwalk park in two parts. Part one, the eastern section, is the manicured and well tended area that has picnic spots, childrens’ playground equipment and grassy lawns dotted with shady trees. Part 2, to the west, is a much wilder mix of natural grassland, small streams, tall eucalyptus stands and stunning views. So you can choose your own mix of civility and wildness. A good place to picnic after the walk – take some snacks and something to drink in a cooler bag.

HARVEY PARK (Cyrildene)
A steep and often rocky walk along the spine of the Linksfield Ridge. Magnificent panoramic views reward your efforts.

 MELVILLE KOPPIES - EAST
A short walk with great views – half on the rocky koppies and half through the cute suburb of Melville where you can stop for a coffee and snack.

 PARKHURST
A mix of residential houses, a busy strip of restaurants and shops and a walk along the meandering grassy banks of the Braamfontein Spruit.

PROTEA PARK (Edenvale)
A small urban walk along a small river, across a weir and along a nice windy path. If the litter near the car park and along the river were collected it would be even more pleasant.

RHODES PARK (Kensington)
A small but pretty urban park with a lake and a sports field. Unfortunately it is a little shabby with lots of litter and broken glass in places.

RHOODEPOORT ATHLETICS STADIUM
A short walk of about 2 km on the western fringe of Johannesburg. The walk takes you along a path around a small dam and an athletics stadium.

SANDTON FIELD & STUDY
A nice stroll through a treed park and along the shady Braamfontein Spruit, a few minutes from Sandton Centre.

 Bezuidenhout Park
An urban walk in a 3 hectare “green lung” in east Joburg.

Ernest Ullman Park

A pleasant river walk with many amenities surrounded by a plethora of gated communities. There is a child and dog friendly restaurant in the park so bring some money.

WAVERLEY RIVER WALK

A pleasant river walk where the water isn’t too polluted and you can enjoy a post exercise drink at the Waverley Bowls Club.

MELVILLE KOPPIES (Westren Section)

The best “wild” walk in Johannesburg with good views, a well marked trail, and a free trail map at the starting point.

PAULSHOF 3 RIVERS WALK

An almost perfect urban walk that is suitable for residents and visitors. It covers the confluence of 3 rivers (Klein Jukskei, Braamfontein and Sandspruit) and makes maximum use of green strips along these streams.

Constantia Kloof
A neat walk that gets the heart pumping, has some stunning views and has a calming return through a pleasant suburban street.

Delta Park

Probably the second best dog walk in Joburg. Lots of open space with dams on the site of an old sewerage farm.

 

LITTLE FALLS RIDGE WALK

A clean and safe walk for early summer mornings and warm winter days. Great views, lots of natural vegetation and some good heart thumping exercise all contained in a neat 3.5 km circular route.

LONG WALK (Emmarentia)

A 12 km walk for those who have energy to spare. I have joined up several green spaces and parks in and around Emmarentia. It is an interesting mix of wild and tamed, of plush and run-down suburbs, of roads and streams.

MONDEOR

BRAAMFONTEIN SPRUIT
Craighall Park/Blairgowrie

The Braamfontein Spruit Walk was conceived as a 30km long urban trail. However, in recent years it has been encroached upon and it is now more convenient to tackle it in stages (see Delta Park, Emmarentia Dam, Parkhurst, Sandton Field & Study and Paulshof Walks). This is the stretch along the spruit that runs between Craighall Park and Blairgowrie.

BRAAMFONTEIN SPRUIT
Bryanston

The Braamfontein Spruit Walk was conceived as a 30km long urban trail. However, in recent years it has been encroached upon and it is now more convenient to tackle it in stages (see Delta Park, Emmarentia Dam, Parkhurst, Sandton Field & Study and Paulshof Walks). This is the stretch along the spruit that runs through Bryanston.

GILLOOLY'S
Bedfordview

This a very nice picnic spot with lake and a stiff walk up a ridge with great views over the Kensington Valley and North Joburg.

LONEHILL DAM & KOPPIE

A remnant of parkland that fills the gaps between the rapacious housing developments of north Joburg.

THE WILDS

One of Joburgs forgotten and most beautiful parks have been revived by the tireless efforts of TJ and his group. But as it is so close to Hillbrow it remains a place for groups or go on one of TJ's organised twice monthly walks.

ZOO LAKE

Zoo Lake is a great park in heart of the wealthy inner northern suburbs. Not only are their fields to romp around on, but you can pop into Moyos: the best park restaurant in South Africa; and the Zoo Lake Bowls Club: the best Joburg pub lunch venue with the best beers on tap.