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Oppenheimer Gardens

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👍 I loved the park. Peace and quiet not too busy as well. It just needs a little bit of maintenance. People often mention experience, history, park, chill, great, beautiful, hole, visit, nice, time,


Address

Jan Smuts Blvd, Civic Centre, Kimberley, 8300, South Africa

Rating on Google Maps

3.50 (400 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: experience (19) history (15) park (13) chill (12) great (11) beautiful (9) hole (9) visit (9) nice (8) time (8)
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  • 4/5 Desiree K. 8 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    I loved the park. Peace and quiet not too busy as well. It just needs a little bit of maintenance.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ingerray K. 3 years ago on Google • 85 reviews
    It was very peaceful except for the police who came to chase us away around 17:30. The people were sitting in groups and just enjoying their friends company 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lesley V. 3 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Disgusting...COME ON KIMBERLEY..You CAN DO BETTER. A beautiful park that now looks like a rubbish dump..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Reneilwe S. 1 year ago on Google • 54 reviews
    the park is super chilled and beautiful. It's unfortunate that this particular park is being used as chill spot for drinking but you could have a nice chill here. I just hate that it is dirty bc of the drinking that's happening there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cameron P. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience being at the big hole! The video was not the best and didn't paint the picture of what took place, but was enjoyable walking through everything. The information seems very interesting and actually has really diamonds there in a vault. The best experience I enjoyed was walking through the town and seeing how old days was taking place. I found that interesting. Bathrooms clean and parking is limited, but was a super experience. See photos for further details of what will experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kekeletso Collen M. 3 years ago on Google
    So breathtaking, for my first time here I remember standing just listening to the sound of the air, letting the breeze hit me, it created a surreal moment of oneness, helping me imagine and just be in my own thoughts… all this while I was breathing a beautiful aura I couldn’t even understand but definitely was enjoying. I thought about the years and years this place has been around, how the diamond rush completely changed the course of humanity, how the diamond rush became subject to numerous battles, power plays, crime and just gave Kimberly a lot change. Looking at the hole, you may wonder how humanity managed to think of ways to mine in the area, the amount of time it took them to turn this into one of the greatest mine’s we had ever seen. The water below takes a beautiful sea green color, which resembles pool waters… one would think of jumping in for a great swim session… although the plunge is terribly dangerous and a serious hazard if you ask me. The Big Hole will remain one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world, and a great find for the creation of wealth for various people back in the day.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MJ J. 3 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Very awesome and beautiful nature experience....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 MsWhitney D. 3 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    It is central,great to chill and just enjoy yourself
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Djinn G. 3 years ago on Google
    The site itself, is wonderful. Definitely worth the visit, but make sure you have enough time to just relax and go through all the history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melanie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Indeed it's a "hole" new experience! So worth the visit and to pay the R130 entrance fee. A lot of in depth history. Neat and strict COVID compliance👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 William J. 5 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    We need toilets and braai areas
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phelelani busani N. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This is a very nice shisanyama in Kimberly and I highly recommend this place they have good platters with lot of meat on cheap prices the only thing I'm not happy with is waiting on the line for my order to be taken
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tlhomphano K. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The park has a garden-esque ambience as you go deep into its outlining bushy trees. A great place to chill with friends. I'd recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ebrahim S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yasien M. 5 years ago on Google
    Love you and miss you too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muraad D. 3 years ago on Google
    Best experience ever ...good to know ur history for the small things that cost a lot of time and money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aqeel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit and see the historical sites
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shelley J. 5 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Sadly, it has not been maintained. Vandalized and hobos laying around. Very sad to see our history not preserved

  • 1/5 Lizette L. 3 years ago on Google
    Water full of rubbish....very dirty

  • 1/5 Marcel L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nothing left of the once beautiful park. It is in a bad state and looks like a rubbish dump. So sad.

  • 4/5 AceThe1St A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for city locals to come together and chill

  • 4/5 Mmantwa M. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful view

  • 3/5 DIZZ K. 4 years ago on Google
    This park has become somewhat of a youth representation of Kimberley . I don't know why the city doesn't maintain it .it was so beautiful 3 years ago

  • 4/5 retha g. 3 years ago on Google
    Always nice to chill and hang out with friends

  • 3/5 Mpho M. 3 years ago on Google
    The park is not well kept

  • 4/5 Eldean B. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a great place... But people are not taking care of it

  • 3/5 Peter B. 4 years ago on Google
    Resting place n loads of shade

  • 3/5 oscar m. 3 years ago on Google
    It has grass

  • 5/5 Hit S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderiful!!

  • 2/5 Percival K. 3 years ago on Google
    No enough litter boxes

  • 4/5 Costa S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God for relaxing ... (Original) Gud for relaxing...

  • 3/5 Katlego G. 4 years ago on Google
    A place to chill nd relax

  • 2/5 Charlton-Jon B. 4 years ago on Google
    They seriously need to clean this town it is not what it used to be.

  • 4/5 Tshiamo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 1/5 Daphne L. 4 years ago on Google
    Too much refuse laying around. Dirty

  • 5/5 TREVOR JAMES A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vibe and people

  • 1/5 Gerhard Du P. 4 years ago on Google
    Its dirty and danger

  • 4/5 Danielle S. 4 years ago on Google
    👌👌

  • 5/5 Mmoye R. 4 years ago on Google
    Peace of mind

  • 4/5 Thato P. 4 years ago on Google
    Ideal for hanging out with friends 🍺

  • 5/5 Heinrich B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful but dangerous

  • 3/5 moenier j. 4 years ago on Google
    😎

  • 4/5 Gontse B. M. 4 years ago on Google
    Chilled vibes

  • 3/5 JP S. 5 years ago on Google
    Bad condition

  • 4/5 Emily M. 5 years ago on Google
    You can go with family for picnic & view beutifull buildings around👌👌

  • 2/5 Janet P. 5 years ago on Google
    Very neglected

  • 3/5 Marry P. 5 years ago on Google
    Dirty, wit a lot of rondlopers

  • 1/5 japie p. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is a disgrace. There is so much junk in the fountain. It's a nest for laymen (Original) Die plek is n skande. Daar lê soveel rommel in die fontein. Dis n nes vir leegleêrs

  • 1/5 Ian M. 5 years ago on Google
    Dirty. Very dangerous. Don't go near the place day or night.

  • 1/5 Filmon G. 5 years ago on Google
    Chill venue

  • 5/5 national auto glass M. 5 years ago on Google
    very green

  • 5/5 Katelyn A. 5 years ago on Google
    It is nice there

  • 5/5 Stoola G. 5 years ago on Google
    It's nice chilling with friends and family. There view is amazing. You meet new people.

  • 5/5 M s. 5 years ago on Google
    Heros garden

  • 5/5 Jose H. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a magical view. Fun spot to hang out and just relax, to get away from home to just chill, this is the perfect spot.

  • 5/5 Manisha Van W. 5 years ago on Google
    its a good place to go to and there's a park where you can take your kids too

  • 5/5 Schalk S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was great. Take time and do the full tour going into the "mine" and watching the movie. Also check out the old town just outside the tourist centre. An afternoon well spent.

  • 5/5 Zulfah S. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed my experience thoroughly. Really worth a visit. And we have to support our local attractions.

  • 5/5 Marius Jansen van V. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth a visit. Went with my 2 teenage daughters. Museum well looked after and interesting. Also on display some real diamonds in a vault.

  • 5/5 Justine R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good to see! Was nice and quiet. Safe and shaded parking

  • 5/5 Tshepiso K. 3 years ago on Google
    The big hole was a great history lesson. It included the tours of the hole, the diamond exhibition and old town. There was also a short movie. My family enjoyed the 4 hrs spent there. A must visit should u find urself in Kimberly or passing through.

  • 5/5 Pedro P. 3 years ago on Google
    Holy hole..! Worth the visit including their shops. Maybe getting some gold, diamonds or just cool stuff they have!

  • 3/5 Liza S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting

  • 1/5 Daleen S. 3 years ago on Google
    What a expensive and extreme disapointment. Been there a couple of times before, and had a plentyfull enjoyable time. This round was jus a waste of time and money....

  • 3/5 Hassen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Was an interesting look back into history

  • 5/5 OTOS H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it.... never knew that man can dig big holes like that

  • 2/5 Kagiso S. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor stuff unfriendly. I wont go with my kids

  • 4/5 Paulus S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a great experience, rich history behind it and a great tour

  • 4/5 Keke L. 3 years ago on Google
    The whole experience costed R130, including the movie. Seeing the diamonds was amazing, I liked the whole vibe the place gave out, it was interesting and knowledgeable

  • 3/5 Beaulah T. 3 years ago on Google
    Good thing to tick off your list. There wasn't a guided tour, go for the full experience including going underground otherwise you basically just going to see the whole then that's it

  • 5/5 anroid e. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place for a day out . Place is very well maintained. Proper parking space. A great connection with history.

  • 5/5 Inge V. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite a neat place. Place has a ton of history I never knew about. Plus the breathe taking view from the view point

  • 3/5 Molefi S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful experience

  • 4/5 Its S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good, but Susan did in case ... (Original) Baie goed, maar Susan het in geval...

  • 3/5 Gerhard H. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Annelize V. 3 years ago on Google
    Such rich history

  • 3/5 Stefan Janse Van R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great experience, would like to see more type of tours.

  • 5/5 Engela K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very educational

  • 5/5 Francis K. 3 years ago on Google
    What an awesome experience! This was so worth it

  • 5/5 Anet B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely worth a visit 😊 (Original) Určitě stojí za to navštívit 😊

  • 4/5 Kálmán K. 3 years ago on Google
    Fascinating history, takes you back to the days of the diamond rush. Unfortunately the tram is out of service.

  • 4/5 Annamarie F. 3 years ago on Google
    A must see, but tickets are quite expensive.

  • 5/5 Richard N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice museum. With a cinema about mining (Original) Pěkné muzeu. S kinem o těžbě

  • 4/5 Byron V. 3 years ago on Google
    Living in SA my entire life, this was my first time seeing this amazing piece of history. Everything from the entrance to the mineshafts was amazing.

  • 5/5 TUDUETSO M. 3 years ago on Google
    You must be ready to read and learn more about the rocks and diamonds found. The bomb effect is the best

  • 4/5 Gabriel M. 3 years ago on Google
    It only cost R70 to view the hole but to get a full experience of what the underground tunnel and a brief history of how the mine came about it will cost R130 for adults. There are remains of the original town and train of the founder of the Debeers company himself!

  • 4/5 Lizelle Jacobs WATERBERG A. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressive. Well maintained historical tourist attraction.

  • 4/5 Gerrit O. 3 years ago on Google
    Learning experience, know now more about diamonds

  • 5/5 Fatima K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place and an important part of our history. A must see is the short movie "Diamonds & Destiny" at The Big Hole.

  • 5/5 Matshidiso P. 3 years ago on Google
    Thanks for exceptional tour- David Tlhabanelo

  • 5/5 Sydney M. 3 years ago on Google
    The big Hole is super amazing. Its well located as its very ose to the hotel. Their stuf is very friendly and i have learnt a lot form the day i have spent there..

  • 4/5 DESRE CHARMAINE JANSE VAN V. 3 years ago on Google
    A great experience to see the beginning of mining of diamonds

  • 4/5 Okkie Siphiwe N. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice experience and all covid19 protocol observed

  • 4/5 Tumisang S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great tour and very informative.

  • 4/5 Michael H. 3 years ago on Google
    Worth a visit, pay the bit extra to see the movie and the exhibition.

  • 4/5 Olatomiwa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Still the same big hole

  • 4/5 Siphokuhle N. 3 years ago on Google
    Ridiculous entrance fre just to see the big hole alone, perhaps work on that but in essence it is a beautiful sight to behold

  • 5/5 Pruddy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice chilled park and enjoyed the picnic there😘

  • 1/5 Burton A. 2 years ago on Google
    People have messed it up drinking in Public and littering

  • 4/5 Jabulile sithole S. 2 years ago on Google
    It was really beautiful, I enjoyed myself with my colleagues 😀 😊 ☺

  • 4/5 Lesedi M. 3 years ago on Google
    It is a wonderful outdoor place..A wonderful clean park with a bit of historical monument to explain the history in Northern Cape province

  • 5/5 Kagisho B. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want to chill with friends this is the place our own island.

  • 5/5 Tumi M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a very nice place to chill with family and friends

  • 5/5 Gavin k. 1 year ago on Google
    The park is basically in the cbd Very cool place to chill Hectic sometimes during weekends

  • 1/5 Mario C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not a good experience at all. the area is very dirty, not ideal to take kids with,

  • 5/5 Velile T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and fun park to chill at.

  • 2/5 Tshepo M. 10 months ago on Google
    Clean and protect our Public monuments

  • 5/5 Renier j. 10 months ago on Google
    Always my favorite place to enjoy my lunch

  • 5/5 PHATSIMO S. 10 months ago on Google
    It's a place to check out especially on weekend nights.💃💃💃💃

  • 1/5 amanda k. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It was dirty
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucky M. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Historical monument is the main attraction. Super interesting


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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