Veltwijckpark, Public park in Ekeren, Belgium.
Veltwijckpark is a 9-hectare green space in Ekeren with flower gardens, grass fields, and a moat surrounding Hof van Veltwijck castle. The grounds feature a modern skate park decorated with graffiti art, a children's play area, and multiple walking routes that connect different sections.
The grounds housed Germinal Ekeren football stadium until 2009, when it was removed following neighborhood concerns. This transformation led to the current layout as a public park offering diverse recreational activities.
In the park stands the country's oldest 'liggende wip' shooting club, a traditional archery society. The park also hosts local festivities and events such as the Kasteelfeesten, held on the grounds around the castle and gardens.
The grounds are easy to explore on foot, with walking paths that lead through all areas and connect different zones. It works well for all ages, with spaces for playing, skating, or simply resting under the mature trees.
The park holds the oldest lying-pop-up archery club (liggende wip) in Belgium, a shooting association still active on the grounds. Visitors can also find a playground and a skate park built in 2019, later decorated with graffiti. The park hosts local festivities such as the Kasteelfeesten.
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