Grassy Park

• Province: Western Cape
• Coordinates; 34.0479° S, 18.5038° E
• Area: 3.24 km2
• Southern Suburbs
• Municipality City Of Cape Town

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Grassy Park is a southern suburb of Cape Town located on the Cape Flats, approximately 20 km south-east of the city centre. Grassy Park is bordered by Retreat, Lotus River, Zeekoevlei, and Pelican Park. The area is largely residential, with a mix of established homes, local businesses, schools, and community facilities. Main routes include Prince George Drive (M5), which connects to Muizenberg, the Southern Suburbs, and the N1 and N2 highways.

History of Grassy Park

Grassy Park is a suburb on the Cape Flats, surrounded by lakes and wetlands. The area is home to diverse fauna and flora, with several nature reserves nearby, including Rondevlei Nature Reserve, which provides a peaceful escape for visitors.

The suburb began developing in the early 1900s on part of the Montagu’s Gift estate, north of Zeekoevlei. At that time, the area was rural and administered by the Divisional Council of the Cape. By 1920, the estate had around 2,000 residents.

Education was an early priority. Grassy Park EC Primary School, originally the All Saints Mission School, opened on 13 February 1912 with one teacher and 23 learners. It was one of the only schools on the Cape Flats at the time.

Community services grew steadily. In 1925, the Holy Family Sisters began providing nursing care for residents, later establishing a clinic and chapel between 7th and 8th Avenues in Victoria Road. In 1932, a tuberculosis clinic opened, and by 1937, an antenatal clinic served the community.

A Parent-Teacher Association was formed in 1953, reflecting the suburb’s growing focus on education and civic involvement.

Grassy Park also developed recreational and environmental spaces. The nearby wetlands and nature reserves were historically used for grazing, woodcutting, and flower picking. Today, they provide walking trails, birdwatching, and other outdoor activities for residents and visitors.

The postcode for Grassy Park is 7941

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Transport

Golden Arrow Bus Services and minibus taxis serve Grassy Park. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.

Things to See and Do in Grassy Park

• Rondevlei Nature Reserve
• Perth Road Park Outdoor Gym  Perth Road, Grassy Park
•  Zeekoevlei is one of the largest freshwater bodies in Cape Town. It forms part of the False Bay Nature Reserve and supports recreational activities such as sailing, birdwatching, and fishing.

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape: regulations, permits, and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

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Useful Numbers in Grassy Park

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

• Emergency Services

• Police: 021 700 3900
• Fire: Ottery-021 444 3500
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital; Day Hospital(021) 705-3814
• Community Health Clinic; 021 707 6300
• Pharmacy; Maggaard’s Multichem Pharmacy 021 200 6467

• Municipal & Utilities

• Water: 0860 103 089
• Electricity:0860 103 089

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: Ottery 086 010 3089

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
• Childline South Africa: 116
• SPCA: Cape of Good Hope SPCA-021 700 4140

• Local Contacts and Community Resources 

• Post office;021 706 3020
• Library:021 707 524

• Schools in Grassy Park

• Grassy. Park High School-021 706 2393
• G.P E.C. Primary School-021 705 271
• Fairview Primary School-021 705 2182
• Kannemeyer Primary School-021 706 2365
• Sid G. Rule Primary-021 706 2380
• Plantation Primary School-021 705 6123
• Fairmount Secondary School-021 705 1826
• Grassdale High School-021 706 1816