A city known for its energy and ambition also holds pockets of deep, restorative calm. The Parks’ green spaces offer room to breathe, reconnect, and rediscover the quiet beauty woven through urban life.
In Johannesburg’s most beloved suburbs – affectionately known as The Parks – the city exhales… Beneath canopies of Oak, Plane and Jacaranda trees, life unfolds at an unhurried pace: children on bicycles, dogs bounding across lawns, and couples sharing coffee beneath the dappled morning light. Here, urban living and nature coexist in perfect balance – and there’s no better way to explore it all than behind the wheel of the Ford Everest.
Surprising to some, Johannesburg is one of the greenest cities in the world – an emerald sprawl woven from gardens, reserves and treelined streets. And nowhere is that harmony between people and place more beautifully expressed than in The Parks: Parkhurst, Parkview, Parktown North, and Parkwood, a cluster of neighbourhoods that make up the city’s natural heart.
At the centre of it all lies Zoo Lake, the city’s social and ecological anchor. On any given day, you’ll find joggers tracing its edges, rowboats gliding across the mirrored surface, and families picnicking beneath century-old trees. A short drive away, Delta Park unfurls across 104 hectares of indigenous grassland, a sanctuary for birdwatchers and cyclists alike. Paths weave through wetlands and wildflowers, alive with the hum of insects and the soft rustle of reeds.
Further south, The Wilds remains one of Johannesburg’s great rediscoveries – a once forgotten reserve now revived through community care and volunteer effort. Its stone pathways and steep climbs reveal panoramic views of the city skyline, a reminder that wildness and wonder can thrive even in the urban core.
This is a side of Johannesburg that surprises even its most seasoned residents. It’s a city that’s constantly reinventing itself – lush, layered, and alive. Exploring it demands curiosity, but also comfort. That’s where the Ford Everest comes in: its quiet strength, elevated design, and all-terrain intelligence make it perfectly suited to both treelined avenues and winding gravel trails. You can cruise effortlessly from the morning school run in Parkview to a sunset picnic at Emmarentia, knowing every turn of the wheel feels composed and confident.
And while the parks invite you to slow down, the Everest’s intuitive drive lets you savour the journey. With its panoramic sunroof flooding the cabin in golden light and its advanced suspension smoothing over every contour of the road, it’s as if the car itself understands Johannesburg’s rhythm – a city in constant motion, yet always anchored by nature.
As dusk settles, the day in The Parks ends the way it began… softly. The scent of jasmine drifts through the air, the last runners make their way home, and the trees seem to sigh as the city lights flicker on. It’s a reminder that Johannesburg’s truest luxury isn’t found in its skyscrapers or shopping districts, but in its green, breathing spaces – and in the freedom to explore them.
Get to really know the Ford Everest :
Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drive: Intelligent 4WD with Terrain
Management System
Power: 184 kW @ 3,250 rpm
Torque: 600 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Seating: Up to 7 passengers
Interior: Leather-trimmed seats,
12-inch touchscreen with SYNC® 4A, panoramic sunroof
Safety: Adaptive cruise control,
360° camera
Braked towing capacity: Up to 3,500 kg
Notable features: Power liftgate, wireless charging, Bang & Olufsen sound system
