Durban has more than 50 nature reserves, parks and specialized gardens. They are maintained by the city's Parks Department, which has 11,119 acres/4,500 hectares of parkland and undeveloped open space that it maintains.
 Durban Botanic Gardens
One of South Africa's most beautiful parks, the Botanic Gardens is notable for its tall trees, a lake and a vast collection of gardens, including the Ernest Thorpe Orchid House, Herb Garden, Sunken Garden and Garden for the Blind. Founded in 1849, the gardens are located in a lush 50-acre/20-hectare park at the foot of the Berea and minutes from the city center. An information center and tea garden are on-site. The KwaZulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra performs at the lake on various Sundays throughout the year. Gardens open 16 April-15 September 7:30 am-5:15 pm, 16 September-15 April 7:30 am-5:45 pm. Information center open daily 9 am-4:30 pm; Orchid House 9:30 am-5 pm. A tour leaves the information center on the last Sunday of every month at 9:30 am. Theme tours such as birds and plants of the Bible can be prebooked through the information center. Free. 70 St. Thomas Road, Durban. Phone 201-1301.
Japanese Garden
This pleasant garden features cobbled walkways, lanterns, rustic bridges, reed picnic huts, a playground, and Japanese ponds and structures. The garden was declared a Sri Chinmoy Peace Garden in 1996. There is also an abundance of birdlife there. A lot of families with children enjoy this park, and it's also a favorite venue for church picnics and outings. Open daily. Free. Phone 563-1333.
Mitchell and Jameson parks
Originally an ostrich farm, Mitchell Park is adjacent to Jameson Park, which was once a pineapple plantation. Jameson Park is known for its hundreds of beautiful roses, and Mitchell is a favorite place of children who like to run and jump on the spacious lawn, as well as visit with exotic birds, tropical fish, small buck, tortoises, monkeys and other animals. The Blue Zoo restaurant is also located at Mitchell Park. Snacks, breakfast and teas, lunch and dinner are served in the garden. Open daily. 10 Ferndale Road, Morningside (at the corner of Innes and Nimmo roads), Durban. Phone 303-2275.
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Fact FileEstablished: 1835
Estimated Population: 3,5
Ethnic Groups: Black 68.3%, Indian or Asians19.90%, White 8.98%, Coloured 2.82%,
Literacy: 84.6%
Government: Republic
Points of interest: Durban Waterfront is host to many events including the annual and prestigious Mr Price Pro Surfing Championship; City Hall which was completed in 1910; The old station which currently houses Tourist Junction and was built in 1892; Elephant House at 745 Ridge Road which is the oldest house in Durban having been built in 1850.
GeographyBeing situated on the south-eastern seaboard of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban is adjacent to the Indian Ocean in the east, and is bordered by the Drakensberg Mountains in the west and to the south lies the Atlantic Ocean.
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