Parks & Recreation

Sint-Katelijne-Waver and its surroundings offer a diverse mix of outdoor activities and sports facilities. This selection includes historic estates like the former Roosendael Abbey and Tivolipark with its neoclassical castle and scented garden. Nature enthusiasts can find bird-watching opportunities at the Eeckhoven hide, while athletes have access to the Michielsbad swimming pool, tennis courts at De Pollepel, and local football grounds. The area also features specialized recreation spots like the Sint Petrus fishing pond and the swimming facilities at De Nekker.

Tivolipark

Park featuring a neoclassical castle, a children's farm, a large playground, and a scented garden designed for the visually impaired.

Domein Roosendael

Former Cistercian abbey site featuring a historic gatehouse and coach house set within a landscape park along the river Nete.

Vogelkijkhut Eeckhoven

Wooden observation shelter overlooking the wetlands and meadows near the Nete river, designed for spotting local bird species.

Papenhof

Green space featuring community gardens, a natural playground, and a pond, serving as an ecological zone between residential areas.

Zwemvijver

Outdoor natural swimming pond featuring a beach area and monitored water quality.

KSK Wavria

Local football club based in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver, established in 1951.

KFC Katelijne

Municipal football facilities and home ground for the local Sint-Katelijne-Waver football club.

Michielsbad

Indoor municipal swimming facility featuring a 25-meter competition pool and a smaller instruction pool.

TC De Pollepel

Sports club offering indoor and outdoor tennis courts along with padel facilities.

Visput Sint Petrus

Dedicated angling pond managed by the local fishing club, located in a quiet wooded setting.