Delta Park is one of the biggest parks in

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. It is adjacent to the

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of Blairgowrie and Victory Park. It comprises 108

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s of

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and

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, and three tree-lined dams. It has walking trails, a "sensory trail" and

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hides. It incorporates the ''Florence Bloom Bird Sanctuary'' and the ''Delta Environmental Centre''. The latter offers wildlife-related courses to adults and children, including holiday programmes; about 20 000 children take part in the programmes every year.

External links

Delta Park
jhbcityparks.com Parks in Johannesburg Birdwatching sites {{Johannesburg-stub

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