Playground Blaarmeersen — Attraction in Ghent

Surprisingly large park area with calmer treelined corners as well as a more popular central swimming pond area catering to older children and adults. Ideal for families with young children is the toddler pond nearby. Both ponds have large clean sandy beaches. The wooded area away from the pond has a second large children's playground. Nice extra: wooden little gnome houses are hidden here and there between the trees to entertain children during a relaxing stroll. Entire area also excellent for running and cycling. Cafeteria at swimming pond has a decent menu and food quality. Nice eating and lounge area. Clean toilets. Wheelchair accessible. Lounge music was nice and not too loud so a very relaxing experience. Large car parking comes cheap at only €3.5 for a day....

Beautiful little spot which is really not that far from the centre of Ghent. We only discovered it from searching online and it seems like this is a hidden gem. We cycled out from our accomodation, which took about 20 minutes and there was plenty of space near the lake to sunbathe and go for a quick swim (the water is pretty cold, even in summer). I would imagine it gets pretty busy at the weekends but it is a fantastic place to check out if you're in Ghent...

This place is great. So calm. Coming now from a beach girl from the u.s. I loved the views of people just relaxing on the grassy park side of the lake, of ducks swimming. Of the water slide and water jungle gyms. The restaurant had decent food. The bathroom lines are short. Signs are a little confusing also not in English. Be prepared to translate. Free for locals. Non locals must pay 6 euros which is completely worth it. Parking is also...