Battery park
Battery park at the V&A Waterfront holds archaeological significance as it preserves the rear ramparts of the historic Amsterdam Battery, one of Cape Town’s oldest structures. Before the park’s construction, excavations uncovered two circular walls, which have been retained.
The Dutch built the Amsterdam Battery in 1784 on the site of an earlier 1781 fort to defend Table Bay Harbour from enemy ships. In 1827, the British repurposed it to hold prisoners from the Eastern Cape Frontier Wars.
The British extensively remodelled the Battery in 1882 and reinforced it in 1879 using surplus material from the Breakwater quarry. It was disbanded in 1898 and partially demolished in 1905 for harbour and railway expansions.
To reflect the old Battery’s aesthetic, stone-filled gabion walls have been incorporated throughout the park.
There are loads of activities to keep children entertained, a scooter path, a high-quality skatepark, and a multi-court for netball, basketball, and soccer games. There is stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing in the canal.
Then there is Rollercade, which is the 1st indoor roller-skating amusement park in Cape Town. Providing a safe and friendly environment for the entire family to enjoy roller-skating, a game of pool or just to sit back and enjoy the music. We have dedicated party areas and cater for company functions. Booking is required to join one of our fun-filled sessions. Roller-skating keeps you on your feet and having fun. “Just keep rolling”
P3 Battery Park
