SitnStay
4.6
No enclosed outdoor space — keep recall-shaky dogs on a lead.
Dogs can't come inside.
This large green space wraps around Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg's northern suburbs and borders the Johannesburg Botanical Garden, giving it wide lawns for picnics alongside a water-edge walking route. It has become one of the most reliable off-leash spots in the city, with room for dogs to run and swim, though a lead is recommended near the parking areas where traffic picks up. The park is free to enter and open daily from 8am to 6pm.
Note from SitnStay: Popular as an off-leash dog area, with dogs often seen swimming in the dam; a lead is advisable near parking where traffic is heaviest. Entry is free and the park is open 8am-6pm daily.
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