Watersportbaan Gent — Olympic rowing course turned urban recreation area with walking and cycling paths, suitable for wheelchair users.
Watersportbaan Gent
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Watersportbaan Gent

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♿ Wheelchair accessible

The Watersportbaan in Ghent is a 2,000-metre rowing course that also serves as an urban recreation area. A flat, paved path runs around the water and is popular with walkers, joggers, cyclists and wheelchair users. The area also includes sports pitches, a playground and catering outlets.

The full 4-kilometre loop is paved and flat, ideal for wheelchair users. Benches are placed at regular intervals along the route. The sports facilities alongside the course are partly accessible. Portable toilet facilities are available at the main car park. The restaurants and cafés along the Watersportbaan have accessible terraces.

Spacious free parking with accessible spaces is available on the north side. The Watersportbaan can be reached by bus and tram. It is one of Ghent's most popular recreation areas, particularly enjoyable in fine weather.

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