St George's ParkSt George's Park has been a recreational centre for the city for
more than 150 years, boasting well-landscaped gardens covering 73
hectares. On site is the world famous Port Elizabeth Cricket Club,
scene of many an exciting test match series, and the oldest bowling
green in South Africa. The park also features the 1882 Edwardian
Pearson Conservatory, a national monument filled with orchids,
water lilies and other exotic plants. Every second Sunday of the
month the park plays host to a vibrant arts and crafts fair. The
other major park in Port Elizabeth is Settler's Park, set in the
Baakens River valley, which boasts indigenous flora and fauna and
offers a delightful stroll along the riverbank. |