Matsapha opens Eswatini’s first silent eco park
The 15-hectare sanctuary combines recreation with conservation and includes an inclusive outdoor gym.
Matsapha has opened Eswatini’s first Silent Eco Park, a 15-hectare urban sanctuary combining recreation with conservation. The park offers scenic paths, jogging routes, an outdoor gym for all abilities, a plant nursery, and a wetland area supporting wildlife.
Minister for Housing and Urban Development Appolo Maphalala, speaking through Principal Secretary Dr Simon Zwane, described the park as a practical outcome of the Eswatini Urban Forum. He stated that urban resilience requires recognising and protecting natural systems, not just infrastructure development.
The park supports biodiversity through the protection of wetlands, indigenous trees, and diverse plant species, providing habitats for birds and other wildlife. Additional facilities, including walking and cycling trails, are expected as development progresses, supported by CONCO, YKK, AG Thomas, and MBF.
Why it mattersEswatini residents now have a new place to unwind, exercise, and reconnect with nature.