Parktown is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, the first suburb north of the inner city. It is affectionately known as one of the Parks, others including Parkview, Parkwood, Westcliff, Parktown North, Parkhurst and Forest Town. Wikipedia
Area: 3,79 km²
Postal code (street): 2193
Municipality: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Parktown
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City zoo with a white lion program
55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program.
Soweto rebellion museum & monument
Museum chronicling the 1976 Soweto student uprising & named for its first victim, a 12-year-old boy.
Former residence of a historic leader
Exhibits & artifacts in a previous home of the nation's revered former president, Nelson Mandela.
Old prison complex, now court & museums
Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history.
Milpark Holiday Inn, 2 Empire Rd, Auckland Park
Casual · Good for kids · Groups
15 St Andrews Rd
Long-running chain restaurant with a family-friendly vibe and a classic, meaty South African menu.
21 Eton Rd
Casual · Vegetarian options · Groups
Ridge Rd
Cosy · Groups · Wine