Dec 30, 2010 · As parks go in this city, Nairobi City Park stands above most in its rich biodiversity. A recent biodiversity survey of the Park by Friends of Nairobi City Park identified about 988 species of flora and fauna. The forest is indigenous, with a number of tree species that are endemic to Kenya.

City Park is a lovely if run-down park in Parklands close to downtown. It has a central lawn with cute sykes monkeys (please don't feed them!), the Murumbi Memorial sculpture park and a cemetery that includes a Commonwealth War Graves …

The tiny, evergreen upland forest of City Park is home to troops of Skykes Monkeys, Silvery-cheeked Hornbills and hundreds of beautiful butterflies. This forest is the most precious natural resource currently protected in City Park and a true treasure for the people of Nairobi.

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Sep 17, 2021 · Tucked away in the bustling streets of Nairobi is a nice, serene, public park. At first glance, it may not look that different from most urban parks in the world but you'll soon come …

Situated just a few kilometres from the city centre, Nairobi City Park is a 60-hectare park rich in biodiversity. Its indigenous forest is a habitat of hundreds of species of flora and fauna.

This 91-hectare park began as a zoological garden in 1921 and was formally named a public park in 1925. It, like the city’s other green areas, was not immune to invasion by land speculators, who, despite environmentalists’ best efforts, hived off nearly a third of its area over the years.

Nov 28, 2014 · The forest and garden plants of City Park are one of the few green spaces in the city of Nairobi that interrupt the expansive ‘concrete jungle’ with serenity and life. They offer the opportunity for plant enthusiasts and naturalists to learn about plants and …

Nov 22, 2010 · City Park consists of a mixture of native forest trees, cultivated gardens and open spaces for recreation. It is located off Limuru Road between Parklands and Muthaiga, less than 10 minutes from the Central Business District of Nairobi.

Boasting the distinction of being Nairobi's first park, this 120 hectare area has a fantastic variety of trees and birds. Just 30 minutes walk from the National Museum, this park is a delightful place to get away from it all.