Parc Romantique & Esplanade
The Parc Romantique and Esplanade in Ath is a 47,675 square metre public park that combines romantic garden traditions with contemporary landscape design. Designed between 2004 and 2007, the park reinvigorated the green spaces of this Wallonian town.
The design features a walled garden section that creates a sense of intimacy and enclosure, contrasting with the more open esplanade. Tree-lined walks, formal hedging, and generous lawn areas provide a variety of outdoor experiences.
The park serves as both a civic space and a recreational green, with areas designed for quiet contemplation alongside more active public zones.
Parc Romantique demonstrates how public parks can draw on historical garden traditions while serving the needs of a contemporary community.
