The park is managed to simulate a traditional rural farm experience rather than a commercial zoo.
It remains one of the few urban spaces in the East Rand that allows direct interaction with small farm livestock.
The onsite tea garden offers views of the grazing pastures and is a focal point for weekend visitors.
The facility functions as an educational resource for local primary schools to learn about animal husbandry.
Bokkie Park is a farm-themed public park located in Boksburg, designed primarily as a recreational space for families and children. The park features a variety of farm animals, including cows, rabbits, sheep, and goats, which visitors can interact with in an open, pastoral environment. It includes large lawns, mature trees for shade, and several playground structures for children. The venue also hosts a recurring craft market on specific weekends, featuring local vendors selling homemade goods and food. Walking trails wind throughout the park, connecting the animal enclosures to picnic areas. It serves as a community hub for local residents and school groups in the East Rand region. The park layout emphasizes open-air accessibility and rural-style scenery within an urban context.
The central grassy area during the late afternoon with the farm animals in the foreground and the surrounding trees as a backdrop.
Bring a picnic blanket as bench space can become limited during peak weekend hours.
Check the local Boksburg community Facebook groups for the specific dates of the monthly craft markets.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes to navigate the gravel and grass terrain of the animal pens.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain as the park consists mostly of unpaved, grassy paths that become muddy.
The craft market typically operates only on the last Saturday of each month.
Do not feed the animals human food; use only the approved animal feed provided on-site if permitted.
