Renovated Park in Hoeilaart Becomes Greener with New Features

The park at the pond in the Sloesveld neighborhood of Hoeilaart has undergone a significant renovation, replacing a previously paved zone with a vibrant green space. The transformation includes the installation of a water-permeable path and a new wooden deck equipped with seating, alongside the introduction of fresh plantings.

This initiative, a collaboration between the Province of Flemish Brabant and vzw KiemKracht, an organization that engages people with disabilities in nature projects, aims to enhance the area's ecological resilience. The pond itself has been thoroughly cleaned and enhanced with new vegetation, making the park better equipped to handle both drought and heavy rainfall.

The province intends for the park to evolve into a key meeting point for local residents, offering them a place to walk, relax, and connect with nature. "The intention is actually to get people outdoors more, so that the sense of togetherness is strengthened," explained Stefanie van Dooren, alderman for Climate & Environment. "And it is of course very nice that the local residents can do that in their own neighborhood."

The officially reopened park will welcome the public on Saturday, June 13.

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The intention is actually to get people outdoors more, so that the sense of togetherness is strengthened. And it is of course very nice that the local residents can do that in their own neighborhood.