The park was designed based on ideas submitted by local residents during an extensive public participation process.
The T-Huis pavilion in the center of the park is constructed from reclaimed materials and serves as a sustainable community hub.
The park's water system uses rainwater filtration to feed the stream and ponds.
A dedicated 'city camping' site within the park allows for urban overnight stays in tents or small campervans.
The skate park is one of the largest in the region and was designed in consultation with local skating communities.
The elevated railway tracks were repurposed into a linear walking route that spans the entire length of the park.
The park functions as a major water retention basin to combat local flooding issues during heavy rainfall.
Public art installations are rotated periodically throughout the green corridors.
Spoorpark Tilburg is a 7.5-hectare urban park built on a reclaimed former railway freight yard near the city center. It was established in 2019 following an initiative by local citizens and organizations to transform the industrial brownfield. The park features a 35-meter-high viewing tower called 'Kitskensberg' that offers panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. A central water feature flows through the park, connected to a landscaped beach area. Permanent facilities include a camping site, a skate park, a grand café, and a community garden. The layout maintains the longitudinal orientation of the original tracks, integrating industrial remnants with contemporary landscaping. It is owned and maintained through a collaborative model involving local stakeholders rather than traditional municipal management.
The top of the Kitskensberg viewing tower overlooking the linear geometry of the park and tracks.
Walk up the Kitskensberg tower early in the morning for the clearest views before the city heat haze settles.
Visit the community garden section to see locally grown seasonal vegetables and heritage plant varieties.
Check the park's community board near the main café for information on local workshops and weekend events.
Do not attempt to climb industrial structures other than the designated observation tower.
No motorized vehicles allowed on walking paths; cyclists must use designated paved lanes.
