Brilschans Park

At first glance, you would never guess that you’re standing on the site of former military domain but (tranquil) appearances can be deceiving. One of the redoubts of the Great Wall around Antwerp was built here in 1860-1864. The fortification provided a good defence. Along with Schans Mastvest - which is also on today’s route - Brilschans is the only other defence one to have withstood the test of time.

Runners love the partly unpaved running route and the playground draws many local children. Before the coronavirus pandemic you could join free sports sessions here on summer evenings. Boot camp, Tai chi, zumba and yoga: something for everyone.

In a not too distant future, Brilschans Park will merge with the Wolvenberg nature reserve and De Villegaspark into Brialmont Park. The inviting new entrance to Brilschans Park in Grotesteenweg is the first step in this process. One day all three zones of the park may even be connected, across the arterial roads.

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