Preserve Gilray for Future Generations

Join our Grassy Park Community and surrounds -in safeguarding our cherished green space

Save Gilray! Exco is committed to protecting the historic Gilray Scout Campsite, ensuring it remains a vibrant community, cultural, and educational resource for all residents.

About Us

The Story Behind Save Gilray! And Our Community

Learn how local voices unite to protect a vital green space.

Save Gilray! is a community initiative focused on preserving the Gilray Scout Campsite as a valuable community asset, resource & heritage space for education and recreation. Here the Save Gilray! Exco publicly reads the Save Gilray! Moratorium it hands over to the City of Cape Town Ward Councillor – Donovan Nelson (September 2025)

Get Involved

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Advocacy Initiatives

Join us in speaking out for Gilray’s preservation.

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Community Events

Participate in Save Gilray! community events which promotes awareness and unity

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Volunteering Opportunities

Make a tangible impact through volunteer work. Small or more.. any level of voluntering most welcome

Stand Together for Gilray’s Preservation

Join our movement and help protect this vital heritage site. Petition or/& Volunteer

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Grassy Park Community has a rich heritage legacy – now is the time to remember it, share it and protect it

Community-Driven Protection for Our Local Heritage Spaces & Places

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Heritage Conservation

We focus on preserving the history and legacy of the Gilray site for all community members.

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Community Inclusivity

Empowering local Youth, Pensioners, Adults, Families & Groups in upliftment programs, conservation initiatives and community engagement activities

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Environmental & Heritage Kinship and Stewardship

Promoting sustainable practices to protect the natural environment and heritage landscape – within and surrounding, the Gilray campsite.

Testimonials

What Our Supporters Are Saying

Save Gilray! has brought our community together. I’m proud to support such an important initiative for our children & grandchildren

Ian Lewis – Community Leader & Historian

This movement has shown me the strength of community. Gilray holds so many memories for us all

Divine Reddy- ex-Teacher

I’m dedicated to saving Gilray for our next generation. Together, we can make a difference!

Louise Kiewitz – GRASSY PARK RESIDENT

Join Us in the Fight for Gilray

Your support matters. Sign the petition and help us keep Gilray alive.

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