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De Waal Park
- 4.52.6k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Tree-filled park in Gardens with a playground, tennis courts, fountain, off-lead dog area and summer concerts.
Quick answers
De Waal Park in short
When is De Waal Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–7 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit De Waal Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is De Waal Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is De Waal Park good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does De Waal Park cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book De Waal Park?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at De Waal Park?
About 60 minutes.
Where is De Waal Park?
Molteno Rd, CBD, Cape Town, 8000.
Is De Waal Park wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 6 am.
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday6 AM–7 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–7 PM
- sunday
- 6 AM–7 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 De Waal Park
- 2 Nelsons Eye Restaurant · 5 min
- 3 The Woodlands Eatery · 6 min
- 4 Prima Burgers · 7 min
- 5 Black Sheep Restaurant · 8 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 2.6k reviews
Known for
- Dog walking
- Summer concerts
- Playground
- Picnics
What people say
- People like:
- Concerts, dog friendly, picnics, shade
- Worth knowing:
- Dog mess
Around Gardens
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowNelsons Eye RestaurantSteakhouse · 5 min walk
Good nowThe Woodlands EateryItalian · 6 min walk
Good nowPrima BurgersHamburger · 7 min walk
Good nowBlack Sheep RestaurantRestaurant · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.