When you decide to go on a picnic with your loved ones – family or friends – you should go all out to make it a memorable one. Besides the food, snacks, and drinks you will have to take to the venue, one of the most important things to take into account is the venue itself. How comfortable and presentable is the venue?<\/p>\n
While looking out for a venue, you have to take a lot into consideration. If the aim of going on a picnic is to have fun and relax, then a lot of work should be put into picking out a perfect venue that would help you to relax. For a picnic spot to be perfect, it should have:<\/p>\n
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- A nice and relaxing view<\/li>\n
- Not overly crowded<\/li>\n
- Availability of natural shades or man-made shades<\/li>\n
- Access to toilets and washrooms<\/li>\n
- Recreational facilities and fun games<\/li>\n
- In some cases lively music, barbecue and grill spots, access to safe water, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Many parks in and around Johannesburg encourage visitors to bring out the weber and light the braai. What can we say, South Africans just know how to have a good time! Below is a list of the venues that welcome braai-ing on their premises. Some may have braaing facilities available and others, will ask you to provide your own.<\/p>\n
Here Are 15 Best Picnic Spots In Johannesburg<\/strong><\/h2>\n
There are many options to choose from if you are in need of open space to hang out with your friends as you share some meal or snack in Jo’burg. Below, we have compiled a list of the 15 best picnic spots in Johannesburg with details to help you make a choice. So, don\u2019t miss out this summer, enjoy Johannesburg and the beautiful parks and gardens in it.<\/p>\n
1. Thokoza Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Location<\/strong>: 1682 Ntuli Street, Moroka, Soweto, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
- Opening time<\/strong>: 10 am<\/li>\n
- Closing time<\/strong>: Very late<\/li>\n
- Gate fee<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n
- Telephone<\/strong>: +27 (0)11 938-1820<\/li>\n
- Tips for a better experience<\/strong>: The Park can become busy on a Saturday afternoon, so morning visits are better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>Best Picnic Spots In Johannesburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n A historical park, Thokoza Park is large and often hosts events like art exhibitions and jazz concerts for visitors. This beautiful park is also home to paved walkways and many pleasant picnic spots under a shady tree or under the warm sun. Braai spots are plenty here. Children often enjoy this venue as it allows them the opportunity to feed ducks, play in the jungle gym, and make use of the netball courts in the park.<\/p>\n
Thokoza Park lies on Ntuli Street in Rockville, Soweto. Whilst this is its official address, the park is fairly large \u2013 4.5 hectares – that includes the Moroka dam, and it thus spreads on both sides of Vundla Street, all the way to Chris Hani Road – the longest street in Soweto that links roughly 70 percent of the suburbs in the township.<\/p>\n
The new Reya Vaya bus system, in place since 2010, has a route from the city center that culminates at the large Thokoza Park Station. Commuters use the bus service to get to the place and many park their cars at the station close to the park, as nearby is the Maponya Mall. The Park itself has been worthy of attention. Both Thokoza Park and the Moroka Dam Wetlands rehabilitation projects were awarded gold merit awards at the UN-endorsed Liveable Communities Awards in London in 2010.<\/p>\n
2. Kloofendal Nature Reserve<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Location<\/strong>: Galena Avenue, Roodepoort, Kloofendal, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
- Opening time<\/strong>: 6 am<\/li>\n
- Closing time<\/strong>: 6 pm<\/li>\n
- Gate fee<\/strong>: Free<\/li>\n
- Telephone<\/strong>: 011 760 9143, 0116742980, 0796935608<\/li>\n
- Tips for a better experience<\/strong>: The Park is very busy on weekends, so try out an after-work walk if you\u2019re visiting for the first time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Opening time<\/strong>: 6 am<\/li>\n
- Opening time<\/strong>: 10 am<\/li>\n
- Location<\/strong>: 1682 Ntuli Street, Moroka, Soweto, Gauteng Province, Johannesburg<\/li>\n
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