Parking near Josaphat

Josaphat, a neighborhood in Brussels' Schaarbeek borough, is located on 20 hectares. Josaphat, a 20-hectare park in Brussels, was created by Edmond Galoppin as a landscape architect in 1904. The name Josaphat comes from a 1574 pilgrim who noticed the striking similarity between the valley of Schaarbeek in Schaarbeek, and the biblical Valley of Josaphat in Jerusalem. The pilgrim named the place Josaphat, and built a column to honor his discovery and journey.

The valley was a favorite place to relax for residents of Brussels in the 19th century. In 1900, most of the Josaphat Valley was private property. The largest parcel belonged to a widow called Martha who owned farmland and a country home. She sold a large portion of the trees with an obligation to cut them down, clear the land, and have the land resurveyed. But King Leopold, who was sensitive to the beauty and tranquility of the valley bought the trees, without cutting them down, and donated them to Schaarbeek. He suggested creating a park on the property.

In 1902 the municipality of Schaarbeek bought the land of the widow by way of expropriation. Edmond Galoppin was hired to design the park. On June 26, 1904 the park was opened in Leopold's presence. The park's area was expanded by about 20 hectares after the purchase of adjacent farm plots.

The Josaphat Park lies in the valley Josaphat, a tributary to the Maalbeek. The park has several sections: a stadium, a minigolf course and municipal greenhouses. There is also an archery field as well as an English landscape garden. In the park, two archery clubs have been established: Sint Sebastiaan en Monplaisir. Jeugdpark is the name of the part of the park that lies behind the stadium. Three donkeys, two Ardennes horses and a park animator are all part of the park.

The Kriekenfeast, which is now in its 20th anniversary, takes place every year on the last Sunday in June in Josaphat park. The Park to Be, a name that was adopted in 2016, has organized at least one event every day of the summer under the title The Park to Be. Josaphat park is famous for its many sculptures. These include "L'Elagueur/De Snoeier," Assepoester," Emil Verhaeren, and others.

Mobypark provides affordable and convenient parking options in Josaphat for both visitors and residents. By reserving a parking space in advance, you will be able to guarantee your parking and save both time and effort. You can reserve and pay for parking online using our platform. This will save you time when you arrive. Mobypark allows you to save up to 60 percent on parking fees compared to the standard rates. This is a great way to save some money for your next trip. Our platform also allows you to cancel your reservation for free up to 24 hour prior to the scheduled arrival.

Josaphat, a neighborhood in Brussels that is rich in history and has many attractions, is an attractive area. Mobypark makes it easy to find a parking space that is convenient and affordable, whether you are a visitor or a local.