Parklands
21% of the total land area of the Thesen Islands marina consists of parkland. This includes marine and marsh bird reserves, a heron breeding ground and a number of man-made, fresh-water ponds. The parklands area is easily accessed via walking or biking paths. Another large area is devoted to the communal vegetable and herb gardens, the orchard and a village maze.
The natural planting of trees, shrubs and grasses provide food, nesting and shelter and attracts bird life to Thesen Islands. A bird hide 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 3000 indigenous trees and 4000 shrubs have been planted on the island as part of its residential development.
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