Parklands Area Profile

Parklands at a glance

Parklands is one of the fastest-growing residential suburbs in the Western Cape. Part of the popular area of Blouberg, it lies alongside Sunningdale, Table View, and West Beach north of the Rietvlei Nature area.

Property in Parklands is modern with townhouses, flats, apartments, cluster homes, and large villa type houses. Residents are delighted to call the area home because of the sun, the sea, and the surf. The sandy white stretches of beach are a favourite for kite surfing, long walks, and swimming.

Young professionals, families, and holidaymakers prefer Parklands due to the many trendy beachside restaurants, cafés, and clubs.

Climate
Parklands experiences warmer months between November and February when maximum temperatures reach 24°C to 29°C. Winter cools down to an average minimum of 8°C, reaching a maximum of approximately 17°C. The suburb gets most of its rainfall in winter, with June being the wettest month.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Cape Town International Airport is 29-km away from the center of Parklands. This journey will take a 28-minute drive via the R27 and Settlers Way/N2 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
Parklands College, Blouberg International School, Peekaboo Daycare and Preschool, Big Bay Academy Snr Campus, CBC St Johns Parklands, Parklands Educare Aftercare & Pre-Primary, Zoozoo Land Main Campus, Shelanti Private School, Bloubergrant Pre-Primary School, and Bloubergrant High School are top-notch schools in Parklands that residents send their children to.

Medical facilities
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital, West Beach Clinic, Table View Public Clinic, Medicross Tableview, Intercare Blaauwberg, along with West Beach Clinic are great medical facilities available for residents of Parklands.

Shopping Malls
Residents in Parklands have access to a wide range of nearby shopping facilities. They can shop at Bayside Mall, Parklands Shopping Centre, Cavalier Centre, Parklands Junction, The Piazza Shopping Centre, Ashwood Centre, Seaside Village Shopping Centre, Eden on the Bay, Table View Mall, Table View Shopping Centre, West Coast Village Shopping Centre, as well as Flamingo Square Centre.

Restaurants
Petiscos, Portalia Pizzeria & Deli, Forneria Italia Table View, Oriental Cuisine, Driftwood Café, The Flaming Fox, Man Ho Chinese Restaurant, Ronaldo Fisheries, Butler's Pizza Table View, Praize Kitchen African Cuisine, and Esther's Kitchen are well-known eateries in the area.

Special Attractions
The Rietvlei Wetland Reserve is a 663-hectare nature reserve with over 180 different bird species, including ducks, flamingos and pelicans and 220 different plant species, specifically rich in Cape fynbos. It is a great leisure spot for water sport recreation, bird watching, picnic, fishing, and outdoor environmental education opportunities. The Rietvlei Education Centre hosts a range of environmental education programs and utilises the two bird hides and the short footpath for field excursions.

Bloubergstrand Beach is just moments away from Parklands. It is a major attraction due to its long white sandy beach on the dazzling blue Atlantic Ocean. 'Big Bay' flaunts a 1-3m surf for a majority of the year, attracting kite surfers and windsurfers. Mussels are a treat here. Black mussels can be found on the rocky outcrops. White mussels can be extracted from the sand by a process locally known as 'jiving'.

Groups of seals and schools of dolphins can be seen throughout the year, while southern right whales can be spotted frolicking off the coast in the latter part of the year.

Make Parklands your home today!
The suburb of Parklands is a splendid place to call home. It is well equipped with facilities and the beauty of nature to make everyday living a breeze. Contact Realnet Platinum today to secure your next property in this vibrant location.