Walk, cycle, play or relax at this newly constructed park with a beach area.
With a mission to revitalise the old docks and bring extra greenery to the local neighbourhoods, Captain Zeppos park is the first to be completed around the Houtdok, adding 3 hectares of extra green space to chill, exercise and just enjoy the outdoors.
- Cycle or stroll on the promenade that runs along the restored walls of the quay. If you have any extra energy to burn, hit up the outdoor fitness station and sports area.
- Check out the lower quays and beach zone if you want to chill by the water. This is a real hotspot on warm summer days but unfortunately swimming isn’t allowed.
- If you’re with the kids, there’s a well-equipped playground they’re bound to enjoy.
Get the views
The old harbour crane has been on the docks since 2019. The plans are to build an observation platform so that visitors can climb a little higher for views of the Oude Dokken and, on clearer days, all the way through to the other side.
Together for a clean Houtdok
During the summer of 2021 you can borrow a canoe for free from DOKano between 13:00 and 16:00! All you have to do is exchange it for a bucket of floating rubbish; seems like a fair deal to us!
There are 3 sailing routes from the New Docks, one which includes Houtdok. If you don’t have a bucket of waste, you can also pay to rent a canoe.
Tips and Tricks
- There are 2 free sailing boats available per day in exchange for a bucket of waste. Make sure to mention it when booking. Find more info here.
- Fancy a drink? Summer pop-up Bar Bricolage is right next to the park.
- The official opening of the park was postponed by COVID but it's still there to enjoy before the big event.
Getting there:
- By Car: car park nearby.
- By Bus: Bus stop Gent Aziestraat. Bus 6 stops here.
- By Tram: 10-min walk from tram stop Gent Muidebrug. Tram 4 stops here.
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