We love this place because it has a wide range of activities for kids. There is no entrance fee to see the animals and it's R10 for a bag of animal pellets (if you wish to feed the donkeys, pigs, goats and bunnies) . There is also a pathway for kids to ride their plastic motorbikes or scooters. The kids can play to their hearts content while the parents order food or drinks from the restaurant, or sit and have a picnic.

The Durban Botanic Gardens is a popular picnic spot in Durban. Families and visitors are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets and chairs, and relax on the lawns or under a majestic tree. All areas are accessible for picnics unless they are reserved for a specific event. Please refer to the Gardens Guidelines when planning a picnic at the Durban Botanic Gardens. If you have any other queries please refer to our FAQ.

The stunning two hectare Chris Saunders Park, named after a past chairman of Tongaat Hulett, is owned and managed by the Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre Management Association NPC.

•     The Park is open from 06h00 to 22h00 daily

•     Safe and secure site with patrol guards

•     Clean and well maintained ablution facilities

•     Large lake with water feature

•     Amphitheatre

The park is available for hire for certain public events & private corporate events. For enquiries please email info@ridgemanagement.co.za. Unfortunately weddings, 21sts & other private parties are not permitted.

This truly is a space for everybody. As soon as you get stuck into what the People’s Park has to offer, you’ll soon realise that every inch was designed with everyone in mind. Stretch your legs and let your hair down, because the People’s Park was made for taking it easy with the family. Come on over to the People’s Park Café for a morning coffee, an afternoon lunch, or a weekend picnic. Bring the kids and their bikes along, and watch them do their thing from the café deck. And once they’ve worked up an appetite, let them choose something yummy from the kid’s menu. Got something a bit more energetic in mind? Perfect. Get that training kit on, because the park has all the space you need to get your body moving and your blood pumping.

With the impressive stadium looking over the park, the green rolling lawns, the trees and the fountains – it’s these scenic surroundings that make it impossible to want to leave. And because access to the park, the secure parking and wi-fi at the café is free, you can take your time, do your thing and make the most of the park for the people. Healthy, family outdoor activities are now available at People’s Park with some new, fun additions! Cruise in and around People’s Park with some brand new wheels! Rent single seater, double seater, family karts and electric bicycles from as little as R60.