Agenda: nature and parks and james ensor in Ostend
Maria Hendrikapark
The Maria Hendrikapark is an area of about 45 ha situated south of the city centre. The park has a variety of different ponds, open grass areas, two playgrounds and the Koninginnehof with cafetaria and restaurant, rowing boats, pedal boats, a traffic park, baby-carts and a miniature golf course. It is also a paradise for joggers. The park is also called 'Het Bosje'.
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Leopold Park
Leopold Park was laid out in 1860 on the old town fortifications. The beautiful bandstand was inaugurated in 1885. The world-famous floral clock was placed there in 1963, where it still stands now.
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Natuurpark Raversyde
The Nature Park is part of the Raversyde provincial domain. It accounts for no less than 50 hectares of unique nature experience on the coast. The domain lies partly in a protected dune area and is perfect for a walk. You will discover a varied landscape of water, reed beds, meadows, hay fields, plantations and woods. There is something new to discover every season: spring flowers, hay meadows in summer, migrants in autumn and hibernators fill the annual calendar. ...
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Provinciedomein Raversyde
ATTENTION: The Raversyde Estate is partially closed. The exhibitions in the inner rooms remain closed. The outside area remains accessible. ...
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