The Wanderers Club — Illovo
Wanderers sports club offers sports lovers a fantastic venue to get active, meet new people, be challenged, and just have fun. This club has a broad spectrum of sports for you to partake in or try – including athletics, touch rugby, snooker, hockey, karate, basketball, cricket, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and so much more. The facility also has Chariots Bar and Spinner’s Bar is you’re looking to catch a drink with your mates after a game; the Centre Court Restaurant if you’re feeling a little peckish, as well as members, bowlers, and players lounges and kids playroom. Contact them for information about membership and fees.
Details: 011 788 5010 /11/12 | [email protected] | 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg | www.thewanderersclub.co.za
Old Parktonian Sports Club — Bordeaux
The Old Parktonian Sports Clubs is one of the oldest and most established sporting facilities in the city. Built on 14 hectares, the facility includes two cricket ovals, 14 cricket nets, three soccer fields, two hockey fields, three tennis courts with clubhouse, three indoor soccer courts, a gymnasium, two bowling greens, a clubhouse, pub, the Heritage Bar, and 200 secure parking bays – it's basically an athlete's happy place! As far as sports goes, they offer cricket, hockey, football, tennis, as well as action soccer and netball. Contact them to find out about membership and fees.
Details: 011 789 3274/5 or 010 003 3520 | Garden Road, off Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, Randburg | oldparks.co.za
Urban Sports — Emmarentia
Whether you’re just looking to improve your fitness, better your game or just want to get outdoors and meet new people, Urban Sports in just the place for you to be. They mainly focus on soccer league games and offer a great space if you just want to get together with the mates and play some footie. Situated in Marks Park, their facilities include safe and secure parking, changing rooms for players, spectator seating, as well as a bar and restaurant if you’re looking to round off your game with a drink or something yummy. Contact them for membership and fees.
Details: 071 284 4131 | [email protected] | Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road, Emmarentia | www.urbansports.joburg
Marks Park Sports Club — Emmarentia
Even though Marks Park Sports Club is home to Urban Sports, it also offers a variety of interactive and fun sports on the premise. Other sports this facility offers is archery, chamber running, baseball, croquet, kettlebells, tennis, Tae-Kwon-Do, and even dog training. The club has also become a hotspot for big annual events such as the 702 Walk the Talk, the Jozi Craft Beer Fest, the iThemba Avon Walkathon, and Park Life. Both young and old are welcome to join in keeping the traditions of the club. Contact them for more information about membership and fees.
Details: 011 486 6011/2 | [email protected] | Judith Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg | marksparksportsclub.co.za
Benoni Northerns Sports Club — Benoni
If you’re out in the east rand, don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you! If you’re looking to get in on the action too, then be sure to join the Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Northmead. They offer a wide selection of groups for you to join, including athletics, baseball, cricket, soccer, hockey, tennis, social, and even bridge! There’s more than enough to keep you busy at this club, so be sure to sign up. For membership and fees information, contact them.
Details: 011 849 3410 | [email protected] | 1 Brodigan Street, Northmead, Benoni, Johannesburg | www.bnsc.co.za
Bryanston Sports Club – Bryanston
The Bryanston Sports Club offers tennis, bowls and squash clubs at their facility. Not only do they have a space to play sport, but they also enjoy the social side of life by hosting a number of braais, dinners, live music nights, weekly and monthly draws and much more for their members. They also rent out their hall if you’re looking for just the place to host a good old party, wedding or corporate event. For more information about membership and fees, contact the club.
Details: 011 706 2170 | [email protected] | Payne Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg | www.bryanstonsportsclub.co.za
Pirates Sports & Rugby Club – Greenside/Parkhurst
This is the oldest sports club in the city, dating back to 1888 and is one of the leading public sports clubs in mid-Joburg. They offer a wide variety of sports for you to choose from, including baseball, tri-club, squash, road running, bowling, hockey, and rugby. There’s also a gym available if you’re just looking to work on your fitness. After a long day filled with sports, head to one of their three bars, two which are members only and one that’s open to visitors. For more information about membership and fees, contact the club.
Details: 011 646 5025 | [email protected] | 25 Braeside Street, Greenside, Johannesburg | piratesclub.co.za
Sandton Sports Club – Sandton
Not only does the Sandton Sports Club host the usual sporting activities you’d expect at any other sports club such as cricket, tennis, running and soccer. But they also offer boot camps, parkour and gymnastics if you’re looking to make the most out of your day out. They also provide a bar so that you can relax and hang out with fellow sportsmen, or if you need a venue to hire for your next event. For more information about the club, membership and fees, contact them.
Details: 011 783 0935 | 6 Holt Street, Randburg, Johannesburg | www.sandtonsportsclub.co.za
What's your favourite sport? Do you play at another club that we haven't mentioned? Tell us all about it in the comments section below.
The Wanderers Club – Illovo
Wanderers sports club offers sports lovers a fantastic venue to get active, meet new people, be challenged and just have some fun. They have a broad spectrum of sports for you to partake in or try – including athletics, touch rugby, snooker, hockey, karate, basketball, cricket, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and so much more. The facility also has Chariots Bar and Spinner’s Bar if you’re looking to catch a drink with your mates after a game; the Centre Court Restaurant if you’re feeling a little peckish, as well as members, bowlers, and players lounges and a kids playroom. Contact them for information about membership and fees.
Details: (011) 788 5010/11/12 | [email protected].co.za | 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg | www.thewanderersclub.co.za
Old Parktonian Sports Club – Bordeaux
The Old Parktonian Sports Clubs is one of the oldest and most established sporting facilities in the city. Built on 14 hectares, the grounds include two cricket ovals, 14 cricket nets, three soccer fields, two hockey fields, three tennis courts with a clubhouse, three indoor soccer courts, a gymnasium, two bowling greens, a clubhouse, pub, the Heritage Bar and 200 secure parking bays – it's basically an athlete's happy place! As far as sports go, they offer cricket, hockey, football and tennis, as well as action soccer and netball. Contact them to find out about membership and fees.
Details: (011)789 3274/5 | Garden Road, off Jan Smuts Avenue, Bordeaux, Randburg | www.oldparks.co.za
Urban Sports – Emmarentia
Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, better your game or just want to get outdoors and meet new people, Urban Sports in the place to be. Focused mainly on soccer league games, they are situated in Marks Park and their facilities include safe and secure parking, changing rooms for players, spectator seating, as well as a bar and restaurant if you’re looking to round off your game with a drink or something yum. Contact them for membership and fees.
Details: 071 284 4131 | [email protected] | Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road, Emmarentia | www.urbansports.joburg
Marks Park Sports Club – Emmarentia
Even though Marks Park Sports Club is home to Urban Sports, it also offers a variety of interactive and fun sports like archery, chamber running, baseball, croquet, kettlebells, tennis, Tae-Kwon-Do and even dog training. The club has also become a hot spot for big annual events such as the 702 Walk the Talk, the Jozi Craft Beer Fest, the iThemba Avon Walkathon, and Park Life. Both young and old are welcome to join and keep the traditions of the club. Contact them for more information about membership and fees.
Details: (011) 486 6011/2 | [email protected] | Judith Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg | www.marksparksportsclub.co.za
Benoni Northerns Sports Club – Benoni
If you’re out in the East Rand, don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you! If you’re looking to get in on the action be sure to join the Benoni Northerns Sports Club in Northmead. They offer a wide selection of groups for you to join, including athletics, baseball, cricket, soccer, hockey, tennis, social and even bridge! There’s more than enough to keep you busy. For membership and fees information, contact them directly.
Details: (011) 849 3410 | [email protected] | 1 Brodigan Street, Northmead, Benoni, Johannesburg | www.bnsc.co.za
Modderfontein Sports Complex – Modderfontein
There’s a number of different activities that you can sign up for at the Modderfontein Sports Complex. Get involved with soccer or indoor soccer or run around the court with the squash team. They also have the Nedbank Running Club and LMS Cricket. And, to round off the activities for the day, there’s a sports bar complete with great food and entertainment. The complex also specialises in kids parties and offers a great space to get together with fellow sport-fanatics and catch live games. Contact them for membership and fees.
Details: 082 555 7503 | [email protected] | Casino Road, Modderfontein, Johannesburg | www.moddersportsclub.co.za
Bryanston Sports Club – Bryanston
The Bryanston Sports Club offers tennis, bowls and squash clubs at their facility. Not only do they have a space to play sport, but they also enjoy the social side of life by hosting a number of braais, dinners, live music nights, weekly and monthly draws and much more for their members. They also rent out their hall if you’re looking for a place to host a good old party, a wedding or corporate events. For more information about membership and fees, contact the club.
Details: (011) 706 2170 | [email protected] | Payne Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg | www.bryanstonsportsclub.co.za
Pirates Sports & Rugby Club – Greenside/Parkhurst
This is the oldest sports club in the city, dating back to 1888. They offer a wide variety of sports, including baseball, tri-club, squash, road running, bowling, hockey, tennis and rugby. There’s also a gym available if you’re looking to work on your fitness. After a long day filled with sports, head to one of their three bars, two of which are members-only and one that’s open to visitors. For more information about membership and fees, contact the club.
Details: (011)646 5025 | [email protected] | 25 Braeside Street, Greenside, Johannesburg | www.piratesclub.co.za
Sandton Sports Club – Sandton
Not only does the Sandton Sports Club host the usual sporting activities you’d expect at any other sports club, such as cricket, tennis, running and soccer, they also offer boot camps, parkour and gymnastics if you’re looking to make the most out of your day out. They also provide a bar so that you can relax and hang out with fellow sportsmen, and there's a venue for hire for your next event. For more information about the club, membership and fees, contact them.
Details: 071 549 6464 | [email protected] | 6 Holt Street, Randburg, Johannesburg | www.sandtonsportsclub.co.za
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The Zoo Lake Vibe
Nine hectares of prime picnic location: that's what Zoo Lake is all about. Over the years the park has grown in popularity. Both locals looking for a place to wind down their weekends, and international tourists, who are looking to soak up the African sun in the busiest city on the continent, enjoy the park's vibe.
What once was a favourite amongst the Joburg Randlords is now a melting pot of different creeds and cultures. Zoo Lake is a public park situated right across the road from the Johannesburg Zoo. Go on a lazy boat ride, visit an African market or the iconic Moyo Restaurant. The park is famed for being dog-friendly and often pooches can be seen chasing sticks and catching balls. The park is always busy. Varsity students from UJ and Wits frequent it to take a break from their studies. Zoo Lake is also the venue for the annual Jazz on the Lake festival, Carols by Candlelight events and the Artists Under The Sun Open Air art exhibition. Plus, two blocks up from the park is the South African Military Museum which is a fascinating visit in itself.
What to do
Whether you're into canoeing, picnicking in the park or just napping under a tree, Zoo Lake is the place for you. There are also jungle gyms for the little ones and basketball and tennis courts for the older kids. It is worth noting that fishing or swimming at the lake is not permitted. But, you are welcome to bring seeds or bread along and feed the ducks, swans and pigeons that hang out around the lake. The area makes for a scenic jog as well. Security is ample and safety comes first at Zoo Lake, but as always it pays to stay alert.
Have you been to Zoo Lake? What did you think of this cool public park? Let us know in the comments section below. Do us a solid and share this on social media – that way we can increase the popularity of our parks.