| Jack Muller/ Danie Uys Park | |
|---|---|
 Jack Muller Danie Uys Park side entrance | |
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| Type | Urban Park |
| Location | Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Coordinates | = 33°53′24″S18°37′38″E / 33.889896°S 18.627293°E |
| Area | Boston |
| Operated by | City of Cape Town |
| Website | http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/District%20parks/Jack%20Muller%20Park |
The Jack Muller Danie Uys Park is a municipal park situated in Boston, Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa.
It's named after Daniel Uys (b.3 June 1932), Mayor of Bellville, South Africa from 1975 to 1977 and from 1983 to 1985 and Jack Muller a Councillor of Bellville Municipality [1]
Formerly, the area was two adjacent, but separate parks. The municipality have set aside the park for its residents. [2] Prof Kristo Pienaar a botanist and previous a mayor of Bellville selected the trees and plants for the park. [3] [ circular reference ]
The Park is managed by the Greater City of Cape Town, namely the City Parks Division [4] and community based organization: "Friends of the Jack Muller Park", Greater Tygerberg Partnership [5] and Boston Spirits. [6] [7] [8]
It has an outdoor auditorium and indigenous plants and trees. The bird the Cape Weaver (Ploceus Capansis) breeds in the park. [9] It is a free entrance park. [10]
It is open from sunrise to sunset.
The Bellville Parkrun is held here. [11]
Pets are allowed. [12]
Bellville Underwater Diving Club. [13]
Bellville Running Club [14]
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