Dorpspark De Groene Long Bladel is a community-driven park project in Bladel, Netherlands, initiated and run by residents with the municipality’s support. The park, accessible from sunrise to sunset, aims to be a vibrant meeting place that promotes biodiversity, ecology, outdoor activities, education, and play.
Key features include:
Tuinderij Het Groene Goud: A small-scale, organic self-picking farm where visitors can harvest their own vegetables, flowers, herbs, and in the future small fruits. This farm also serves as an educational space.
Dierhouderij and Kinderboerderij: A collaboration with Pius X-College, where students learn animal husbandry while providing a petting zoo for the community. The lesson area with a terrarium is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 PM to 4 PM, weather permitting.
De Griesel: A meeting space available for rent to local organizations for social, educational, and cultural activities.
The park also has a natural playground. The park has activities planned for 2025, like a plant market, nature market and flower day.
Volunteers are welcome to participate in various tasks, and the project is funded through donations, sponsorships, and subsidies.
What visitors say
This charming community park in Bladel is a wonderful initiative, lauded as a real asset to the town. Visitors rave about its spacious, peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and exploration. The park boasts beautiful flowers, organically grown vegetables available for purchase (cash only!), a delightful vegetable and flower garden, and inviting pathways for strolling. It’s a place where all the senses are stimulated. Families will appreciate the playground, picnic area, and animal enclosure. Events like expositions featuring local energy providers and sustainable product vendors further enhance the park’s appeal. Many commend the volunteers for their hard work. With recent additions like horses, the park promises even more to come in the future.