Lakes & swim
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No photo yetBlaarmeersen (dog beach)
A large sports and recreation park by the Watersportbaan with a lake, sandy beach, trails and sports grounds on the west side of Ghent.
Off-leash areaSwim access
Free
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Parks · City centre south
Citadelpark
Ghent's largest central park, beside the MSK and SMAK museums, with mature trees, a grotto, waterfall and bandstand.
Why it made the list
A shaded, central green space perfect for a leashed walk between the museums and the historic centre.
Good to know before you go
Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout the park; listed on the official Visit Gent parks page. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.
Practical notes
- Combine with the MSK or SMAK (dogs outside only).
- The park has plenty of shade for hot afternoons.
What is available on site
- Shaded seating
- Water bowls
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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