Swallow Park Hermanus

07/08/2026

Thanks for the great article and for sharing the journey!

Swallow Park opens

The revitalised Swallow Park in Hermanus was officially opened on the eve of the 2026 Kalfiefees, a joyous reminder of what civic society and local government can achieve together to improve public spaces for everyone. Led by Trevor Edwards of the Hermanus Business Chamber’s CBD Revitalisation Cluster, the project celebrates the botanical richness of the Overberg with indigenous fynbos, seasonal colour and open grass areas for recreation, markets and performances. Five local sculptures add an open-air gallery feel. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, and fundraising helped secure just over R2 million for the upgrade.

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06/08/2026

Pragtige woorde van n pragtige vrou!
Swallow Park sien uit na die jaar se Kalfiefees!!

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Well, Hermanus… the ribbon has been cut, the gates are open, and Swallow Park is ready for its next chapter. 🌿✂️

Swallow Park is now open every day, from sunrise to sunset.

Please tread gently, keep dogs on leads and help us care for this very special little patch of Hermanus.

The park is yours!

04/08/2026

Teamwork 💪

04/08/2026

Thank you for your beautiful photos Tash Photography !

04/08/2026

This is how communities function. Together!

A heartfelt thank you to my incredible team for your dedication, hard work, and passion in helping bring the beauty of Swallow Park in Hermanus to life. It has been a privilege to be part of creating a space that the community can enjoy for years to come.

20/07/2026

Last but by no means least, behind the scenes with Zach Taljaard:

This sculpture celebrates the vision and generosity of Magdalena “Swallow” Neethling, who planted and tended the garden that became Swallow Park.

Inspired by the broad-brimmed garden hat she wore while tending the garden, the oversized hat serves as a quiet reminder of the hands that nurtured a shared place. Its laser-cut surface carries patterns drawn from fynbos species native to the Overberg landscape. As sunlight filters through the hat, shifting shadows move across the ground, changing with the time of day and the seasons. Like a garden itself, the work is never entirely still.

The sculpture reflects a simple idea: shade is never immediate. It is the result of planting, patience, and the belief that future generations will benefit from what is nurtured today. In this spirit, the work invites us to consider how we might contribute to the places and communities we share.

BECOMING A SWALLOW [2026]




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