Tenbosch
A view of Tenbosch Park
TypePublic park
LocationIxelles, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Coordinates50°49′12″N 4°21′53″E / 50.82000°N 4.36472°E / 50.82000; 4.36472
Area2 ha (4.9 acres)
Created1986

Tenbosch Park, Tenbosch or Tenbos (French: Parc Tenbosch, Dutch: Tenbosch Park, meaning "in the bush"), is a public park in the municipality of Ixelles in Brussels, Belgium. Although relatively small with an area of 2 ha (4.9 acres), it is a landscaped park popular among local residents. It is surrounded by a wall and offers an unexpected oasis of calm in a busy district.

Tenbosch is within a short walking distance of the Avenue Louise/Louizalaan, the Ixelles Ponds, La Cambre Abbey, and the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos.

History

The area was formerly a privately owned dendrological garden called Semet after its owner. In 1982, the estate became the property of the Brussels-Capital Region, which entrusted the company R.Pechère + Partners with the task of transforming it into a public park. They were tasked with preserving the spirit of the Semet-Solvay garden while transforming the existing paths into urban walks. The park has been open to the public since 1986.

Opening hours

Tenbosch Park is open during the following hours:

  • from 1 October to 31 March, from 8 a.m. to 5.50 p.m.;
  • from 1 to 30 April, from 8 a.m. to 6.50 p.m.;
  • from 1 May to 31 August, from 8 a.m. to 8.50 p.m.;
  • from 1 to 30 September, from 8 a.m. to 7.50 p.m.

See also

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