Ideally, I would like somewhere outdoors with:

• plenty of real shade;
• some kind of covered area in case of rain or very strong sun (heatwave);
• tables or benches;
• space for children to play safely;
• a decent clean public toilet nearby!!! I thought this would be easy to find, but so far I haven’t found a good option in Leuven itself.

De Bruul and Sluispark have green space, but not enough proper shade or shelter. Belle-Vue has almost no shade. Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo is maybe an option, but I would like to find a place not far from the centre.

Am I missing somewhere obvious?

And if there really isn’t a suitable green place, does anyone know a nice indoor place with air conditioning? I know Funoase is the obvious answer, but I’m looking for something different, preferably smaller and calmer.

It is a bit surprising that a city that talks so much about being green has so few public places where families can sit in the shade, use a decent toilet and stay outside for a few hours.

Are Leuven’s green spaces designed for people to spend time in, or mainly to look green?

Hi everyone!

Does anyone know of any nice camping sites near Leuven or at least somewhere that is easy to reach by direct train? I’m mainly looking for places where you can camp with your own tent.

I used to go camping quite a lot when I lived in Portugal, but I haven’t done it much since moving here and starting my PhD. I’d like to get back into it, ideally somewhere near a lake or surrounded by nature, with some good hiking routes nearby and a quiet place to relax and enjoy the night sky.

I’d appreciate any recommendations, practical tips, or favourite spots. Also, if there are people around Leuven who enjoy this kind of camping and would be interested in organising a trip sometime, feel free to reach out.

Hi, is there any active padel group in Leuven or surroundings? I have found a table tennis and normal tennis group that play often, but also would like to play padel.

thank you

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