Trafalgar Park

5 Muneer Bolton - a year ago

It's a beautiful park that became dilapidated and vandalized it has historical significance as it was part of a line of defences build by the french in 1781 however it was founded as a park in 1905,the city of Cape has put forward plans to upgrade the park and restore it.

4 Dillon G - 4 years ago

Nice place to relax and take a breather when cycling or walking Woodstock and surrounds. A few convenient benches, and trees for shade. Safe in the day with a mobile police office at the gate, but avoid at night.

3 Shane Schwartz - 2 years ago

This is a place that has my interest due to its historical importance. Apart from being a park which was aimed at the residents of district six it has roots going back far further.
In around 1781 The French garrison at the cape built a line of forts, to assist the Dutch East India Company to protect the city from the British.
In the park you will notice a brick kiln and odd shaped walls which almost resemble a diamond, this is all that remains of the French Redoubt or Fort.

From the Cape Town etc website:
"Five years after it was built, the line fell into a poor state of repair. In 1795 after the British occupation, the earthworks which connected the redoubts and the forts were restored. They helped form a defence line with the British blockhouses on Devil’s Peak. In 1827, they stopped using the line, and the structures were demolished, All that’s left now is the French Redoubt, and in 1968 it was proclaimed a National Monument."

3 Diego Dominick - a year ago

Very nice Park however there are few cases of robbery during quiet times please be vigilant and safe.

3 Pamhidzai Mupakwa - 3 years ago

Felt quite insecure — it was crowded. The park gets 3 from me because it’s probably—hopefully less crowded during normal days.

2 Steve P - a year ago

The jungle gym was broken and dangerous for a kid. There were lots of thorns in the grass.

3 Eesa Alexander - a year ago

Needs more security but becoming very peaceful.