Public access battle erupts over Herzlia Sports Fields closure

Vredehoek Neighbours Are Clashing Over The Closure Of Herzlia Sports Field

[Image: Tripadvisor] In the leafy slopes between Vredehoek and Devil’s Peak, a humble sports field has turned into a hot debate topic. After the City of Cape Town reviewed a lease, a section of the sports ground used by United Herzlia Schools was closed to the public, and suddenly, the neighbourhood WhatsApp groups lit up like it was load-shedding Stage 7. Some residents say it’s about protecting learners and keeping facilities intact, while oth…

Public access battle erupts over Herzlia Sports Fields closure

Residents and dog owners in Van Riebeeck Park have voiced strong opposition to plans to close the Herzlia sports grounds to the general public from March 1, 2026, arguing that the move unlawfully cuts off access to a long-used community space. The land, leased by the City of Cape Town to United Herzlia Schools, is currently subject to a lease clause allowing full public access when not in use for sport. Residents claim the proposed closure direc…