Parking near Frontenpark
This was once a defensive zone full of bastions, moats and entrenchments, meant to stop enemies. Later, the area fell into disrepair: a forgotten place between industry and rail, overgrown and unnoticed. And precisely that “forgotten” character is now the park's strength. During the redevelopment, not everything was deliberately smoothed out. There are walls, debris, old railways and a rusty railing here and there. History is tangible, without imposing anything on you.
Where other parks are kept up, in Frontenpark nature is allowed to take its course. That means wildflowers, pioneer plants, butterflies, insects and birds you wouldn't expect in the city centre. Poppies and thistles grow between old fortifications, and on warm days you can hear crickets in the tall grass. The park is not tidy and that is exactly the idea.
There is no set route or tight path. You walk on gravel roads, wooden bridges and dirt paths or just straight through the grass. You can explore at the Low Front, a part of the old rampart that is now open to the public. You can sit on a fallen tree trunk, look away across the field or suddenly end up at a cultural event - because that too happens here.
The Frontenpark is also the hinterland of the Muziekgieterij and the Sphinx Quarter. That means it occasionally hosts concerts, installations or other cultural events, often small-scale, always quirky. Think food trucks on a field, light installations at dusk or a summer evening among the trees.
Whether you're a city dweller looking to catch your breath, a hiker looking for a different side of Maastricht, or a tourist looking for something off the beaten track: the Frontenpark is a place you don't expect, but which will make you happy. No crowds, no restaurants, no distractions - just space, air and unexpected peace and quiet.
Are you visiting Frontenpark and want to be assured of a parking space? Then simply reserve your parking space at Q-Park Frontenpark. Would you rather park somewhere else in Maastricht? Then take a look at our complete offer of parking facilities in Maastricht.
What does it cost to park near Frontenpark Maastricht?
At Q-Park Frontenpark you can park from as little as €18 per day. Reserve your parking space online in advance and be assured of a parking space. You can easily drive in and out based on your license plate and you no longer have to pass by the pay machine.
