Parc Clajot

Parc Clajot is a nearly 3.5-hectare municipal park in Liège, in the Sainte-Marguerite district, stretching between Rue Naniot, Rue des Œillets, Rue Julien Lahaut, Rue Haut-Rhieux and Rue Molinvaux, and crossed by Boulevard César Thomson. It's one of the larger green spaces in this part of the city and a natural gathering point for residents of the surrounding Molinvaux and Naniot neighbourhoods.

Where does the park's name come from?

The park is named after Jean Clajot (1873–1950), a former miner who went on to run a shop and café within the socialist cooperative movement, later becoming an alderman of the city of Liège and a councillor of the Province of Liège. Naming a park after him follows a common Belgian practice of honouring local figures whose work shaped life in working-class neighbourhoods around the turn of the 20th century.

How has the park changed over the years?

The green space on this site dates back to the mid-20th century and served residents for decades, but its infrastructure gradually aged and the area became less appealing over time. In response to residents' expectations, the city launched a comprehensive redevelopment project, carried out in two phases and largely financed through public subsidies under an urban policy programme.

What changed with the latest renovation?

The upper section of the park, along Boulevard César Thomson, was fully rebuilt and fitted with an accessible path for people with reduced mobility. Further down, a recreational zone was created mainly for teenagers, featuring climbing structures alongside a football and basketball court. The park also gained street workout equipment and public toilets, long requested by local residents as a missing piece of infrastructure.

A key element of the redevelopment is a new pedestrian and cycling footbridge, linking different parts of the park where street-level crossings couldn't be safely laid out due to insufficient distance between road bends. The overall investment, valued at around four million euros, was largely covered by public subsidies. The renovated park was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, although further landscaping work is expected to continue until spring 2027.

Who is this park for?

Combining zones with very different character — a calm, accessible walking path in the upper section and a lively sports and play area below — Parc Clajot caters to a wide range of visitors: families with children looking for a playground, teenagers training on the sports courts, older visitors or people with reduced mobility using the levelled paths, and residents simply looking to relax in greenery at the heart of the Sainte-Marguerite district.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Parc Clajot located? In the Sainte-Marguerite district of Liège, between Rue Naniot, Rue des Œillets, Rue Julien Lahaut, Rue Haut-Rhieux and Rue Molinvaux, along Boulevard César Thomson.

Is the park accessible to people with reduced mobility? Yes, the upper section along Boulevard César Thomson has an accessible walking path for people with reduced mobility.

What amenities does the park have? A playground and climbing structures for teenagers, a football and basketball court, street workout equipment, public toilets, and a pedestrian/cycling footbridge connecting different parts of the park.

When did the park reopen after renovation? The renovated park was officially inaugurated on 8 July 2026, though some further work is expected to continue until spring 2027.