Parks · Harare

Ballantyne Park Conservancy

ParksHarare
4.2Rating
609Reviews
HarareTown

About

A small conservancy park on Wellburn Drive in Ballantyne Park, rated 4.2 from over 600 Google reviews. It runs on visitor donations and suits dog owners, families with young children and anyone after a quiet afternoon outdoors.

Reviewers keep describing it as one of the few uncrowded green spaces left in Harare. Dog owners like that there is room for dogs to run freely, and parents mention a well-kept play area and a field where children can burn off energy. One visitor came for a picnic lunch and thought the dam, dry at the time, had potential for wildlife. The park can be hired for birthday parties, and one reviewer says it has started hosting its own events, including an outdoor cinema.

The main reservation is upkeep. One visitor felt parts of the infrastructure need maintenance, even if the natural setting is well looked after. Regulars ask that you leave a donation, since that is what keeps the park going.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

What people are saying

5.0 / 5

“Ballantyne Park Conservancy is a delightful small park that offers free admission, though donations are appreciated to help maintain its beauty. It's an excellent place for dog owners, with plenty of space for dogs to run freely and enjoy themselves. Families will also find the…”

Takudzwa Mhaka · June 2024

5.0 / 5

“A quiet corner park to explore and have lunch. It was dry on our visit but potential for wildlife in the dam.”

Andrew Robinson · May 2026

4.0 / 5

“Ballantyne Park offers the facilities for an enjoyable and active time out with your children. There are plenty of areas for the kiddos to burn off some steam, and a field which allows for many other activities. Ballantyne park can also be hired as a venue for birthday parties,…”

Melissa Dennis · September 2024