From a paved square to a climate-proof park in Maasniel

On may 10^th 2025, the park was festively opened by alderman Felix van Ballegooij, together with children from the neighborhood.

The design was created in collaboration with residents, the school and the neighborhood association. What was once a petrified place is now a lively, green space where meeting, playing and cooling come together.

The park contributes to Roermond's climate ambitions. For example, the rainwater is disconnected from the sewer system and designed to allow water to infiltrate naturally. Plenty of greening has also been applied, in line with the vision on heat stress, biodiversity and quality of life in the city.

Alderman Felix van Ballegooij: "A square only becomes really meaningful if you make it together with the neighborhood. This park is a wonderful example of how you can make something greener and more climate-friendly together. We literally flipped tiles and put greenery in their place. With that, Roermond also scores points in the national competition of Tile Flipping."

With this project, we are giving substance to our vision: greening where possible, together with residents and with an eye to the future.