Meudon Park

Meudon Park is a roughly seven-hectare green space in the Brussels district of Neder-Over-Heembeek, sitting at the point where the quiet residential heart of the neighbourhood meets a nearby industrial zone and the canal. Its name recalls the Parisian district of Meudon and reflects the site's own history, since the park was laid out on the grounds of the former Château de Meudon estate.

Where does the name come from and how did the park take shape?

The City of Brussels bought part of the old estate in 1950 and gradually turned it into a public park. The grounds underwent a major redesign in 1982, and in 1997 the whole area was granted protected status for its historical and landscape value. Thanks to that protection, several traces of the original residence have survived, including a red-brick entrance gate dating from 1870 and a pair of eighteenth-century pavilions, which are currently going through the process of being registered as listed heritage.

What is there to see and do in the park?

Meudon's layout alternates between open lawns and wooded sections, linked by winding paths. This arrangement means the park reveals its views gradually rather than all at once. Along the walking routes stands an original artwork called "Le Géogramme," which accompanies visitors on what is meant to be a symbolic, imaginative journey through the grounds.

The park also serves a clear recreational role for the surrounding community. It has five pétanque courts, making it one of the more actively used spots for the game in this part of Brussels. Younger visitors are catered for with a playground designed for children aged 3 to 7 and a sandbox. Benches and litter bins are placed throughout the grounds, making it comfortable to linger.

Where exactly is the park and how accessible is it?

Meudon Park is located at Rue du Ramier 20, in the Neder-Over-Heembeek district (postal code 1120), in the northern part of the City of Brussels. Sitting between a residential neighbourhood and an industrial zone, it effectively works as a green buffer between the two, while remaining easily reachable for residents of the surrounding streets.

Is the park changing?

Yes. The City of Brussels has announced plans to refurbish the park and its playground, taking into account the needs of the local community, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and respect for the existing natural and architectural heritage. The planned modernisation aims to balance the park's recreational role with the preservation of historic features such as the nineteenth-century gate and the pavilions from the old estate.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Meudon Park? The park covers an area of roughly seven hectares.

Where does the park's name come from? It refers to the Parisian district of Meudon and is tied to the history of the former Château de Meudon estate, on whose grounds the park was created.

Are there any historic features left in the park? Yes — a red-brick gate from 1870 and eighteenth-century pavilions, remnants of the former estate, currently in the process of being listed as heritage sites.

What can visitors do in the park besides walking? Visitors can use five pétanque courts, a playground for children aged 3 to 7, a sandbox, and numerous benches placed along the paths.

Is the park legally protected? Yes, the entire area has held protected-site status since 1997.