The park serves as the immediate green setting for the moated Schloss Neersen, which was originally a knight's seat.
The castle grounds were extensively renovated in the late 20th century to accommodate modern administrative functions while preserving historical aesthetics.
The surrounding landscape is part of a larger regional initiative to maintain historical garden architecture within the Lower Rhine area.
Schloss Neersen serves as a venue for the annual Schlossfestspiele, a theater festival that utilizes the castle and park environs as a stage.
Schloss Park, located in the Anrath district of Willich, is a historic landscaped garden surrounding the 19th-century Schloss Neersen complex. The park features a formal layout integrated with mature woodlands and open meadows accessible via well-maintained walking paths. It serves as a natural extension of the Neersen Castle grounds, which currently house the municipal administration. The park includes a designated water feature and preserved horticultural elements dating back to the park's initial development. It is a public space managed by the city of Willich for leisure and passive recreation.
The view from the stone bridge overlooking the castle moat with the main building in the background.
Combine a walk in the park with a visit to the castle courtyard for a look at the historical architecture.
Visit during the local festival season to see the park transformed into a cultural event space.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to traverse the varied terrain of the gravel and dirt paths.
Do not attempt to enter administrative office areas within the castle building unless attending a scheduled appointment or public event.
The park is publicly accessible year-round, though specific sections may be restricted during outdoor theater festival performances.
Stay on marked footpaths to protect the cultivated garden areas; dogs must be kept on a leash.
