Marks Park Sports Club

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About Marks Park Sports Club

Developed in cooperation with the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation

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Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia
August 2022

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MARKS PARK SPORTS CLUB In the early 1900Õs the Geldenhuys family donated 13 hectares of land to be used for public recreation. Under the chairmanship Town Clerk Mr. I. Marks, the club was founded in 1938, initially at Patterson Park,with various sections being spread across the city. In 1951 the Municipal Sports Club moved to the present grounds in Emmarentia. A wide variety of sports are played here, and social events like dances and concerts are hosted.

Photo courtesy: Kabelo Mokoena (Sunday Times)

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