Centre de délassement, Summer camp in Marcinelle, Belgium
The Centre de délassement is a leisure facility in Marcinelle spread across a large area with many recreational features. It includes two ponds, a swimming pool, tennis courts, minigolf, and walking paths through wooded sections.
Construction began in 1958 under architects Jacques Depelsenaire and Willy Van Gils and was completed in the early 1970s. The project was created as part of a regional effort to preserve green spaces.
The leisure center serves as a meeting place where local families and groups spend time together outdoors. It plays an important role in the community as a space where people connect with nature and each other.
The facility has six tennis courts, multiple playgrounds, parking for cars and buses, and allows pets throughout the grounds. Visitors can explore the site on foot as pathways connect the different areas.
The center has a catch-and-release fishing lake that requires visitors to have a personal membership card to participate. This system allows those interested in fishing to engage with the sport in an organized way.
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