Tenbosch
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 hectares (4.9 acres), it is an exquisitely landscaped park popular among local residents. It is surrounded by a wall and offers an unexpected oasis of calm in a busy district.
| Tenbosch | |
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| Parc Tenbosch (French) Tenbosch Park (Dutch) | |
 A view of the park | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Ixelles, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium |
| Area | 2 ha (4.9 acres) |
| Created | 1986 |
Tenbosch is within a short walking distance of 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.