Spoor Oost (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Spoor Oost?
What makes it 56% Baby-Friendly: Smooth paths suit strollers and there is shade for feeding pauses, yet the park has no diaper tables, nursing rooms, or quiet indoor shelter, and loud sports or fair noise can disturb infants.
Positives:
- Smooth pathways: Flat concrete paths make stroller navigation easy.
- Shaded rest areas: Scheldekaaihangar offers cover for feeding and naps.
Challenges:
- No baby facilities: No changing tables or nursing rooms on site.
- Portable toilets only: On-site toilets during events lack safe changing surfaces.
What is Spoor Oost?
- A 35-hectare public park on the former Borgerhout freight railway yard in Antwerp
- A linear open-air space combining landscaped lawns, sports courts, playground hills and tree-lined promenades
- A community hub featuring repurposed industrial pavilions for cultural programming and events
What is so special about Spoor Oost for with baby?
- 1 km smooth path ideal for strollers
- Shaded picnic tables under a historic hangar
- Open grass area for baby tummy time
- Free entry with easy public transport access
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Long enough to stroll the path, rest under shade, and let your baby explore safely.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Spoor Oost
Stroller-friendly fastlane walk:
Push your stroller along the 1 km smooth concrete path.
Tip: Start at the north entrance for the gentlest gradient.
Shaded picnic under Scheldekaaihangar:
Use picknicktafels for feedings or a nap in the shade.
Tip: Bring a light blanket and quiet toys to keep baby calm.
Tummy time on the green zone:
Lay a blanket on the grass for crawling practice.
Tip: Pick a spot away from crowds to reduce noise.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Spoor Oost
- Bring a changing mat: Carry a portable mat to change diapers anywhere.
- Check opening hours: Confirm Bar Oost hours online before visiting.
- Use Sportpaleis restrooms: For indoor changing facilities, walk to the nearby Sportpaleis.
Reviews of Spoor Oost
GG Geert
Been here for the singsefoor(from begining of june throughout half of juli. Also in the first week of august(usually) there is a huge vintage "rommelmarkt" fleamarket. While it is a great location by means of transport(getting there) and area of terrain, It's only downside is that it's rough terrain if you are disabled or with a trolley/buggy. Park spoor oost used to be a train facility so there a...
Eddy BE
One of the best I've ever visited. So amazing. Congratulations to Antwerpen once again. Every day i feel better living here.
ashwin muneswar
My son loves the rides here and there is no much waiting time for rides but the cost is getting higher every year. Nice way to spend 2-3 hours. And the churros and fries are good too.
Dirk D'hooghe
Great place to walk around and enjoy the amazing amount of amusement. Also nice food stalls, I recommend trying smoutebollen, lacmands. The downside is that it is very expensive 🫰 But all in all it's fun to do.
Wim Van den Eynde
Kermis is in town , I like location before more . Now have much more space dor everything. Much food things.
When is the best time to visit Spoor Oost (Antwerp, Belgium)?
From mid-July to mid-September, Bar Oost serves snacks but expect more visitors. In cooler months, arrive early for quiet shade and open space.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Park entry | EUR 0 |
| Two-way tram rides (2 adults) | EUR 12 |
| Snacks at Bar Oost | EUR 8 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 20 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Borgerhout, 2140 Antwerpen, Belgium
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