Parklands
There are 13,5ha of parkland on the Thesen Islands, representing 21% of the total land area of the marina. This includes marine and marsh bird reserves and a heron breeding ground. A number of man-made, fresh water ponds are incorporated and this generous recreational resource is easily accessed via walking or biking paths. A large area is devoted to the communal vegetable and herb gardens, the orchard and the maze.
The natural planting of trees, shrubs and grasses provide food, nesting and shelter and attracts birdlife to Thesen Islands. A birdhide overlooks the fresh water wetlands which have become a breeding ground for Grey Heron - and species such as Dikkop, Stilt, Egyptian Geese and Blacksmith Plover - to name but a few, can be spotted daily.
  
Much of the perimeter of Thesen Islands is walkable - either via the eco-path on the old sea wall or on purpose-built elevated boardwalks.
The Thesen Islands nursery complex - situated behind the tennis courts - is responsible for the plant life of the marina. The nursery is managed under contract by a resident Landscape and Maintenance Contractor. Mostly indigenous trees, bushes, flowers and succulents are bred here. Different species are raised for different seasons and specific places, for display, decoration or in safety barriers and berms. More than 3 000 indigenous trees and 4 000 shrubs have been planted.
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