Are dogs allowed at De Waal Park?

Dogs are allowed at De Waal Park. Check the listing for leash or permit rules — some reserves need a SANParks My Activity permit or restrict dogs to one section.

What does De Waal Park cost?

De Waal Park has no listed entry fee. Parking, permits or seasonal charges can still apply — confirm with the operator before you go.

City Bowl, Cape Town · Western Cape · Picnic spot

De Waal Park

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The Twelve Apostles mountain range above the Atlantic seaboard, Cape Town — Cape Town region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

Established in 1895 in Oranjezicht, De Waal Park is one of the few fully-enclosed parks in central Cape Town, which makes it especially popular for off-leash dog walking. It has a Victorian fountain and pond, over 100 tree species, a playground and tennis courts, alongside shaded lawns for picnicking. Entry is free, with donations welcomed by the Friends of De Waal Park.

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Are dogs allowed at De Waal Park?: Dogs are allowed at De Waal Park. Check the listing for leash or permit rules — some reserves need a SANParks My Activity permit or restrict dogs to one section.
What does De Waal Park cost?: De Waal Park has no listed entry fee. Parking, permits or seasonal charges can still apply — confirm with the operator before you go.

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Nearby on the map

From this pin: Company's Garden 1.1 km; Cape Fold Adventure Co 1.7 km; Pipe Track 1.7 km; India Venster 2.0 km.

Company's Garden

City Bowl, Cape Town · 1.1 km away

Cape Town's oldest public garden, a free green space in the CBD with lawns, a dog-friendly café and historic avenues.

Picnic
Dogs OK
Free entry

Cape Fold Adventure Co

Table Mountain, Cape Town · 1.7 km away

Private mountain guiding in Cape Town on Table Mountain and Lion's Head, plus Cederberg multi-day trips and wilderness medicine courses. Book by email, phone or website — no published walk-in gate fee.

Pipe Track

Table Mountain, Cape Town · 1.7 km away · easy

A long, mostly flat contour path beneath Table Mountain's Twelve Apostles, with ocean views over Camps Bay.

Dogs OK

India Venster

Table Mountain, Cape Town · 2.0 km away · hard

The most technical standard route up Table Mountain: chains, ladders and exposed scrambling beneath the cableway.

No dogs

Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.