Emmarentia Dam and Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
![Garden: Gardens that are maintained by public agencies or organization. Garden](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_76.gif)
![Park/Recreation Area: Green space that offers a place to relax and play outdoors. May include sports fields, picnicking, running paths, canoe rental, or workout/play equipment, along with diverse vegetation and a pond, creek or other water feature. Park/Recreation Area](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_94.gif)
![Native Forests/Plants: Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Native Forests/Plants](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![Canoe/Kayak Site: Boathouse, dock, ramp, rental shop or other site where you can launch a small human-powered boat into a body of water. Canoe/Kayak Site](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_99.gif)
![Protected/Cultivated Habitat: Ecosystem development includes wildlife corridors in urban and rural areas, resources for turning your home’s yard back into a prairie or other indigenous landscape to encouraging native animals to flourish. Protected/Cultivated Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_88.gif)
![Sailing/Row Boat Launch: Public pier or site to launch non-motorized boats, especially sailboats or rowboats. Sailing/Row Boat Launch](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_100.gif)
![Dog Run: Designated place where dogs can be taken off their leashes and play, usually in city parks. May be ecologically designed or have problems associated with animal waste. Dog Run](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_102.gif)
Overview
The combined area of the dam and its gardens is over 81 hectares, which is fortunate as this glorious emerald of a park, with its contrasting areas of activity and serenity, draws an inordinate amount of visitors on a daily basis. The park is only six kilometres from the city centre.
Located at the northeast side of the park, the dam is a popular destination for energetic canoeists and small-boat enthusiasts. Sailing, canoeing and diving club facilities are housed on its eastern embankment.
The vast green surrounds are equally popular with dog walkers, cyclists and runners, while on weekends the sloped grass embankments are filled with picnickers.
It is open from sunrise to sunset, and there is safe parking from different access points in Thomas Bowler, Orange and The Braids roads. The main entrance is in Olifants Road.
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Emmarentia Dam and Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
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