The 15 best parks and gardens in Ostend

Delightful experience, informative and lively exhibition. The adventures of cadets are brought personally close to the visitor.

You can walk inside the ship 💙the route is really well made. It’s easy to imagine life at sea and feel the real spirit of old voyages.⚓️

Great experience and a lovely ship. Really enjoyed the walk through the ship and the very well written guide.

Fab experience.spent a good hour armed with our English guide leaflet, all numbered and well laid out and explained.great value for 7 euros. Very steep stairs tho.

Very educational. You can visualise the life of the crew on board the ship. (For cadets and officers) The tour explained the history of the ship and its last mission as well. It takes about 45 minutes to get around with reading all the info as well.

Very nice Museum!!

Reasonable place, interesting for history buffs. for a short stay. Pass the entire ship between floors. and see the places where they slept and ate. and all the accessories they used. The ship's travel history. Entrance costs €7 per person. Worth going in only if there is nothing else to do. Not too interesting.

Comfortable seats, great view and good acoustics.

Easy to reach, and plenty of (paying) parking space at walking distance. The price for the parking is moderate (around €25 for 6h). Wheelchair friendly, and if you want to travel with public transportation, the Central Station is close-by...

We enjoyed a show of The Analogues, performing The Beatles' White Album. Being seated near the stage and close to the performers gave an extra vibe to experience. Comfortable seating and temperature. I recommend this venue.

Splendid example of '50s architecture and a lovely venue. The main hall is great and there is a massive bar area behind it. So why not 5 stars. You need to leave your coat (in mid-winter anyway) and there is a huge queue at the end. You pay to leave your coat. We left 2, or were given 3 when we asked for them back. I hope someone got their coat back.... Small thing, but a surprise to me. The seat numbers are in pairs. One side of the hall is all odd numbers and the other side is all even. Not really a problem, but something to be aware of.

I visited last week,March 6th. The spectacle was amazing!!! Can't take pictures or videos. There is no own parking, so you have to walk 15 minutes to the place. The only inconvenience is that is too far, almost 3 hours by car one way. Should be somewhere in the middle of the country.

Good place to visit kids would love it

Nice seashore, very windy. Nice restaurants along with great service and food.

Neat and tidy park. Nice to visit when in the area. On the little island you will often find a small exhibition. Check the city calendar as they sometimes do concerts there as well. All in all very pleasant to walk through and not too busy. Area is clean as well.

Nice Parc for a walk if you’re in Oostende

We always look for large parks, and this one is for us pretty small. Even though its nice to be below some trees and on the grass and away from the highly poppulated shopping disteict and beach.

Nice parc to walk around and enjoy the weather. A few romantic spot with bridges, a kiosk, statues. Benches all around. Nicely equipped, sports spots, places for kids, and apparently a mini golf. Main entrance with a floral clock. Well maintained. Close to the beach and to the Indigo Zeeparking. Lack of bins maybe.

Beautiful public park in Ostend. It extends on an open large area with a beautiful lake and panoramic views in each part. Green over the year.

The Eggevoorde Estate had dominated the Maelbeek valley in Brussels since the Middle Ages, but portions had been sold off in the following centuries. In 1851, a portion was sold off in exchange for shares in the Zoological and Horticultural Society, and the area became what is today Leopold Park. The park was intended to be a home for scientific and leisure activities. Horticultural gardens and a zoo were created along with a community hall, a reading room, and a café-restaurant. However, the zoo was poorly managed and the management company went bankrupt in 1876. The horticultural gardens on the other hand were quite successfully managed by Jean Jules Linden, and they became a commercial and scientific success story until 1898, when they were sold. The City of Brussels bought the old zoological gardens and converted them into a public recreational park containing a variety of diversions, including the current Museum of Natural Sciences. The 1927 Solvay Conference in Brussels was the fifth world physics conference. In 1884, Ernest Solvay and Paul Héger, professors at the Université Libre de Bruxelles began a project to create an expanded university campus in the park. Several of the university's new institutes were created in the park, and stand to this day, including the original site of the Solvay Institute of Sociology, as well as its sister institution, the Solvay Institute of Physiology, which was completed in 1894. It was in that building that the famous Fifth Solvay Conference on Physics and on Chemistry took place in October 1927. During the following years, a campus for the Solvay School of Commerce was established but construction of additional buildings was soon curtailed for fear of encroachment on the park and its fragile wildlife. In 1930, the Lycée Émile Jacqmain secondary school moved into the former Institute of Physiology. These buildings have remained to this day but only one still belongs to Solvay (and houses the Solvay Conference).

This is a small but very pretty park. Used by old and young. A great place for a picnic. There is a great sandwich shop 100 metres away. Markies. He makes excellent sandwiches.

My kids absolutely loved the park! There’s plenty of space for everyone, and the equipment is in perfect condition. I also really enjoyed relaxing on their beautiful terrace. The highlight: the outstanding customer service – super attentive, caring, and genuinely friendly to all visitors. 100% recommended!

The receptionist is assisting as very well with our concerns. Kids were enjoying a lot with different varieties of stations to play.❤️

This is one of the best indoor parks we’ve visited! My kids and I had such a great time. The entire place is very clean and well-maintained, and the activities are perfect for children of all ages. It’s also excellent value for money—you really get a lot for the price. Highly recommend

After we had a lot of fun here last year and were very satisfied, we can no longer recommend Jumpsquare after the change of operator (previously Hangtime). We were wondering why it was so empty in the hall. Parents now have to pay the full entrance fee even if they just want to watch the children. The staff were visibly embarrassed to have to send us out of the hall, even though I was only standing in the locker area (entrance area). In addition, the music is too loud, the rubbish bin's are full to the brim and the toilets are dirty (at 12 noon). 1 star for the friendliness of the staff, but that's no reason for us to come back. Meanwhile a sad place.

I would highly recommend this place! First of all it offers a great opportunity for the kids to get rid of some energy, and it‘s also a place where parents can sit and enjoy food and a large variety of alcoholfree beverages and beers at reasonable prices. But the thing that really warmed my heart today ist the lovely team. Thank you very much for your extraordinary kindness

We visited jump oostende today with a family of 4 (including 2 young children). Everyone had a great time and the young man working there helped us with everything we needed(as we were foreign and it was our first visit to the park). Really good experience, would recommend

Even for those who do not go for the trampolines, the place is worth visiting for the cafeteria. There’s a huge free playground where you can keep your kids busy (it’s mostly a family place) and have drinks in their nice saloon. They also have a very big beautiful terrace. Prices are average and the Ginger Lemonade is delicious.

(Translated by Google) Just ate something there and it was cold pfff (Original) Juist daar iets geeten en was koud pfff

(Translated by Google) Smooth service, excellent price-quality and a very pleasant location in the middle of nature. (Original) Vlotte bediening, prijs qualiteit prima en heel aangename locatie midden in de natuur.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful restaurant that is very child-friendly. Feels a bit strange because it is self-service, but the team does this very well. (Original) Mooi restaurant die heel kindvriendelijk is. Voelt een beetje raar aan omdat het self-service is maar het team doet dit super goed.

(Translated by Google) Spacious, cozy place to stay. Honest dishes at democratic prices. (Original) Ruime, gezellige plek om te vertoeven. Eerlijke gerechten aan democratische prijzen.

(Translated by Google) Super cool bistro restaurant and fun for children, boats, beautiful playground, mini driving school, nicely decorated with large terrace and the peace and quiet in the park. (Original) Super toffe bistro restaurant en leuk voor kinderen, bootjes, prachtige speeltuin, mini rijschool , verzorgd ingericht met groot terras en de rust in het park .

(Translated by Google) Nice and quiet location in the middle of the park. The food is good, but not more (Original) Mooi rustig gelegen in midden van park. Eten is er goed, ook niet meer

(Translated by Google) Friendly service and you can sit there comfortably and affordably, I am very satisfied (Original) Vriendelijke bediening en je kan er ruim zitten en betaalbaar ben heel tevreden

I didn't like that there is nothing to eat (except peanuts, chips (paprika or salt), gaufre or ice cream). I didn't like that, although on their site is specified only for skiing, we couldn't go nothing else, cause there was no more room in the schedule. (they have the options like snowboarding and similar stuff - it's on a machine - no actual snow). The rest was ok. We were pretty happy.

Kids like it so daddy too :-)

Too cold

Top !

Great!!

Kin

(Translated by Google) We are absolutely thrilled. We came from Germany to go on holiday to the beach but sometimes we need a change. Our children didn't want to leave because they had so much fun. Even though a different language was spoken there, our son was able to quickly make friends with other children. Value for money is incredible. We need something like this in Germany too, where parents can come in for free. We can recommend this indoor playground to everyone and will definitely come back while we are still there. Unfortunately, there are two points of criticism that we noticed on our second visit. Firstly, the same amount of dirt was there the next day as the day before. A round with the vacuum cleaner would have been urgently needed and secondly, the door to the toilet is permanently open. A bit impractical for very small children because they can go in at any time. (Original) Wir sind absolut begeistert. Kommen aus Deutschland um Urlaub am Strand zu machen aber Abwechslung muss auch mal sein. Unsere Kinder wollten gar nicht mehr gehen weil sie so viel Spaß hatten. Auch wenn dort eine andere Sprache gesprochen wird konnte unser Sohn schnell Anschluss zu anderen Kindern finden. Preis-Leistung ist unglaublich. So etwas brauchen wir in Deutschland auch, dass Eltern kostenlos rein kommen. Wir können diesen Indoor Spielplatz jedem empfehlen und werden auf jeden Fall nochmal vorbei kommen solange wir noch da sind. Leider gibt es zwei Kritik Punkte die uns beim zweiten Besuch aufgefallen sind. Zum einen war am Folgetag der gleiche Dreck wie am Tag zuvor immer noch da. Da wäre eine Runde mit dem Staubsauger dringend nötig gewesen und zum anderen steht die Tür zur Toilette dauerhaft auf. Für die ganz Kleinen etwas unpraktisch weil sie da jederzeit rein gehen können.

Lovely parkland that includes a cafe, lake, playgrounds & walking routes.

A wonderful environment in the woods for walks inbetween beautiful waterscapes and nature! Try not to lose your way :) There's also a nice restaurant/cafe to have delicious meals while resting. Their shrimp was a treat!

A very nice park with little lakes and playgrounds. Most of the ways are sealed so you can even go there after rain but you should avoid the unsealed ones then. They're muddy and slippery. There are a lot of benches to sit on and enjoy the views. The park also has some sculptures but not with english inscriptions. Unfortunately there are no toilets nearby.

A big park with lots of manmade forest around the corner and a big lake to relax and chilling

Rustig wandelen en even weg uit de drukte met een mooie bistro 🍹 restaurant 🍽 speeltuin🎡 mini golf ⛳ het Koninginnen hof 10-19 uur.

Relaxing, well-kept park for strolling and featuring a playgarden, boats and mini-golf. This park is about 45 hectares (111 acres) and is situated only about 2 to 3 kilometers outside the city center. There is free car parking but in peak season it can be full. Especially in spring and summertime this park attracts a lot of visitors without feeling like a distraction to the quiet green atmosphere. Besides strolling you can have a drink and a meal at "Koninginnehof" which is the main catering hub. Next to "Koninginnehof", you'll find a play garden for kids, you can rent a boat or play mini-golf. If you're looking for more peace and quiet, visit the mirror lake or choose one of the many walking paths around the different man-made lakes. The name derives from the wife of King Leopold II: Maria.

Simple and very nature based. Best place for summer. The food was also fantastic.

Beautiful. The opening days and times of the garden differ depending upon whether it is school holidays or not. Don't automatically trust Google's opening times for this one. Definitely worth a walk around and explore if you have the time.

This was a very pleasant place to spend half an hour or so. It would also be nice to sit for a picnic. A little overgrown in places, but calm and peaceful. I enjoyed it

Lovely gardens which are worthwhile visiting if you are in the area as it is free to enter. It has beautiful water features and a Japanese theme all around. You can probably spend around an hour here as it is not a huge space.

On Google maps it said the garden was open… but it was not. Very sad moment during our short trip.

Beautiful and peaceful park that is free. Well worth a visit.

Dogs (and lots of other things) not allowed. Some people ruin it for everybody.

Small and cute garden

(Translated by Google) Nice "city park" with a beautiful and large playground, well-maintained walking paths and a beautiful pond. There are several "access paths" to this domain. A stone's throw from the beach and center. (Original) Leuk "stadspark" met een mooie en grote speeltuin, verzorgde wandelpaden en een mooie vijver. Er zijn verschillende "invalspaadjes" naar dit domein. Op een boogscheut van het strand en centrum.

(Translated by Google) Food was great, service was friendly. Cozy. (Original) Eten dik OK, bediening vriendelijk. Gezellig.

(Translated by Google) Catastrophic sign, an endless walk to find yourself facing construction (not signposted) and discovering that there is no longer any playground. It's a maze, I considered sleeping there if I couldn't find the exit. Avoid (Original) Indication catastrophique, une marche interminable pour se retrouver face à des travaux (pas indiqué) et découvrir qu’il n’y a plus aucun terrain de jeux. C’est un labyrinthe j’ai envisagé de dormir sur place à défaut de trouver la sortie. A fuir

(Translated by Google) Nice there! (Original) Schön da!

(Translated by Google) We saw many playgrounds... This one is one of the most beautiful! A dream view of the sea. Lots of play options. Benches nearby. Just a treat (Original) Wir haben viele Spielplätze gesehen... Dieser ist einer der schönsten! Ein Traumblick auf das Meer. Viele Spielmöglichkeiten. In der Nähe Sitzbänke. Nur ein Genuss

(Translated by Google) For middle-aged children. Only the swing is interesting for the little ones. Nicely done (Original) Für Kinder mittleren Alters. Für die kleinsten nur die Schaukel interessant. Schön gemacht

(Translated by Google) Cool playground. With climbing equipment and a slide. There are benches next to it and you can also sit on the dike while the children play. Not suitable for the little ones, but fun for 6+ (Original) Toffe speeltuin. Met klautertuigen en een glijbaan. Er staan bankjes naast en ook op de dijk kan er gezeten worden terwijl de kinderen spelen. Wel niet geschikt voor de allerkleinsten, leuk voor 6+

(Translated by Google) Nice place to go with the kids. Cycling, playing on the reasonably sized playground and mountain biking on specially constructed hills. (Original) Leuke plaats om met de kinderen naartoe te gaan. Fietsen, spelen op het redelijk grootte speelplijn en moutenbiken op speciaal aangelegde heuvels.

(Translated by Google) Great location for children and walkers!! Everything relaxed and cool (Original) Super location für Kinder und Spaziergänger!! Alles locker und cool

Very small Japanese garden but very peaceful and beautiful, would recommend to visit it early in the day if you wanna avoid people

A beautiful small Japanese garden to sit down and enjoy the quiet and the landscape.

It is cool when you come just after opening 10 a.m. very relaxed.

A very beautiful traditional Japanese garden in the one of the oldest coast city of Belgium. Almost at he coast easy to access it. It is a garden in the city where you can sit and enjoy the small waterfall and sit in silence, and find some peace.

It’s very nice, but people going there with their kids spoil everything

I loved the place, this was definitely one of my favourite places to be when I went to Belgium

Very calm and nice Japanese garden. Liked it very much with my family to stay around 30 Min and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Best indoor skatepark at the Belgium coast

Great skatepark with a great community.

F ok

Indoor skating fun

(Translated by Google) Great park! Lots of space, lots of 'equipment' for every level and an ideal flow park for the advanced. 5 euro registration, valid for a full year. Easily accessible by bus/tram from the station. Next to the park there is a youth center where you can drink and eat something. (Original) Top park! Echt veel ruimte, veel 'toestellen' voor elk niveau en voor de gevorderden een ideaal flow park. 5 euro inschrijving, geldig voor een volledig jaar. Makkelijk bereikbaar via bus/tram vanaf het station. Naast het park heb je een jeugdhuis waar je dan iets kan drinken en eten.

(Translated by Google) nice, good amount of obstacles (Original) leuk, goede hoeveelheid obstakels

(Translated by Google) You can easily skate on it. Very easy as a beginner to create a speed without unnecessary obstacles. Definitely recommended if you are a beginner and want to skate on good ground. (Original) Je kan er makkelijk op skaten. Heel makkelijk als beginner om een snelheid te creëren zonder dat er onnodige obstakels liggen. Zeker een aanrader als je een beginner bent en je op goeie grond wilt skaten.

Nice for a quiet stroĺl.

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(Translated by Google) I always enjoy coming there on my own, a place where I can really relax and enjoy the tranquility, with a book or a podcast in the summer months or during nice weather. Everyone is always friendly to each other. One of those "hidden", quiet and beautiful parks in Ostend that I have really become attached to after years of living just around the corner. PS: The park remains a secret among us Ostend residents living at the Westerkwartier... a magnificent, relaxing, beautiful green place. (Original) Kom er altijd met plezier op mijn eentje, een plaats waar ik werkelijk tot rust kan komen en kan genieten van de kalmte, met een boek of een podcast in de zomermaanden of tijdens mooi weer. Iedereen is er altijd vriendelijk tegen elkaar. Één van die "verborgen" stille, en mooie parkjes in Oostende waar ik écht aan gehecht ben geraakt na jarenlang net om de hoek te kunnen wonen. PS: Parkje blijft een geheim hé onder ons Oostendenaars wonend aan het Westerkwartier.. magnifieke rustgevende mooie groene plaats.

(Translated by Google) Good place to play but there are only a few places to have a good view (Original) Goeie plaats om te spelen maar er zijn alleen enkele plaatsen om een goede uitzicht te hebben

(Translated by Google) Nice green oasis in the gray city on Mariakerke territory. Playground for the kids and even a small dog walking field for our four-legged friends. Be careful, the latter is surrounded by a body of water with numerous ducks... and thus a challenge for dogs with a duck phobia. A few benches complete the picture. Dozens of such oases could easily be set up in a TOO gray city like Ostend. (Original) Leuk groen oasetje in de grijze stad op grondgebied mariakerke. Speelplein voor de kids en zowaar een kleine hondenloopweide voor onze viervoeters. Wel opgelet deze laatste is omrandt door een watertje met talrijke eendjes....en zo een uitdaging voor de honden met een eendenfobie. Enkele zitbanken maken het geheel af. Er mogen gerust nog tientallen van dergelijke oases ingericht worden in een TE grijze stad zoals Oostende.

(Translated by Google) Very nice park. (Original) Heel mooi park.

(Translated by Google) Pleasant to walk there. And Floki the dog likes it there too. (Original) Aangenaam om daar te wandelen. En Floki het hondje vind het daar ook leuk.

(Translated by Google) Nothing special (Original) Niets bijzonders

(Translated by Google) No help to unload.. Next time the delivery will return to Italy (Original) Nessun aiuto per scaricare.. La prossima volta la consegna torna in Italia

(Translated by Google) Friendly people (Original) Vriendelijke mensen

(Translated by Google) GOOD (Original) Bien