Monument Park Area Profile

Monument Park at a glance

Monument Park is a booming suburb within the leafy eastern parts of Pretoria. It is located next to the Pretoria-east suburbs of Waterkloof Ridge, Kloofzicht and Erasmusrand. 

Property in Monument Park is highly sought-after as this upmarket suburb, being one of the older suburbs, has large properties with tree-filled areas and wide streets - a distinctive advantage which home buyers seek. 

Monument Park is further accessible via the two major highways - the N1 and N14.

Climate
Monument Park's wettest month is January as it gets most of its rainfall in summer. The hottest months fall between October and February, with maximum temperatures reaching 28°C to 30°C. Minimum temperatures in summer are between 16°C and 18°C. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
O.R Tambo International Airport is 43-km away from the centre of Monument Park. This journey will take a 30-minute drive via the R21 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
If you are looking for top schools in Monument Park then Laerskool Monumentpark, Monument Park Nursery School And Creche, Irene Middle Farm School, and Disney Kids Nursery School are great facilities for children to learn a great deal from.

Medical facilities
MonuMed, Karen Graham Physiotherapist, Waterkloof Ridge Medical and Wellness Centre, along with Watts J C Physiotherapy are ideal medical facilities available in the Monument Park. Netcare Pretoria East Hospital is also a stone-throw away from the suburb. If your furry friends are in need of medical attention then you may visit the South African Veterinary Association or the Monument Park Veterinary Clinic for assistance.

Shopping Malls
Conveniently located close to major routes, Monument Park Shopping Centre in the east of Pretoria is a family orientated facility. The shopping centre caters to residents by providing a range of medical and therapeutical practitioners such as doctors, pharmacists, a physiotherapist and an optometrist. There are great fast-food chains, coffee shops, clothing stores, and even a post office located in the centre. Visitors are treated to ample free parking.

Restaurants
Piccola Italia, Corner Cafe, Ming Woo sushi bar, Galaxy Milky Way, Chefs Co, Dros, De Kloof Restaurant, Brasserie de Paris, Prosopa Restaurant, and the Qinle Chinese Food Take Away are popular eateries available to residents in Monument Park.

Special Attractions
Located just 5 kilometres outside the city centre, the Groenkloof Nature Reserve provides a great escape for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can see duiker, blue wildebeest, and the odd zebra. The Fountains Valley resort, within the reserve, provides hidden away picnic spots, as well as walking and mountain bike trails.

A great nearby attraction for the history lovers, the Voortrekker Monument is a massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854. The monument is 40 metres high, with a base of 40 metres by 40 metres. It shares an architectural resemblance with European monuments such as the Dôme des Invalides in France and the Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Germany with a touch of African influences. The two main points of interest inside the building are the Historical Frieze and the Cenotaph. Once a year the sun shines through an opening in the dome of the roof right into its centre. 

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