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Although the streets of Johannesburg may seem deserted compared to where you come from, Johannesburgers don't just stay locked up behind high walls. There are lots of beautiful parks where, if you take reasonable precautions, you can safely go for a walk.

Why not try the Field and Study Centre in Louis Ave, Parkmore, Sandton? It is situated next to an unspoilt part of a river called the Braamfontein spruit. Many people come jogging or take their dogs for a walk here. The park is fenced and has security guards but it is not a good idea to walk alone during quiet times (very early morning or late evening). For more information about the Field and Study centre, click on Community Centres.

How about the Johannesburg Botanic Gardens in Emmarentia? You can have a picnic next to the lake or go for a walk in the extensive gardens. The entrance is on Olifants Road, Emmarentia.

If you feel like a walk in the country but can't leave Johannesburg, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is the place to visit. You can climb a mountain next to a dramatic waterfall and if you're lucky, see the black eagles who nest in the park. Then, of course, there are the many varieties of indigenous plants and beautiful places to picnic. If you don't feel like taking along your own food, there is a restaurant in the park. Admission fees: R15 per adult, R7 per scholar/ student, children under 6 free of charge.

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