Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Fewer visitors came to Schoonhoven Park’s final swimming day in Aarschot due to cold weather, but locals like Pascalle and Hermien praised the safe pond, open to clubs until December 2025.
As VRT News reported, the final swimming day at Schoonhoven Park in Aarschot, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, had fewer visitors than expected due to the cold weather. Early in the day, the pond was almost empty. Groups of friends sat by the side and only used their legs in the water. 3 women swam steady laps.
A family with children stayed in the shallow part. Several triathletes wore wetsuits to manage the low temperature. More people arrived later in the afternoon, and the park grew busier. Visitors spoke positively about the new swimming pond.
What happened on the last day of swimming at Schoonhoven Park, Aarschot?
Pascalle, 66 years old, from Aarschot, was among the regular visitors at the new swimming pond and also came on the final day of the season. She said she had enjoyed swimming there often during the summer.
“It is very nice and pleasant to swim,”
she explained, adding that the low cost made it easy to return.
She confirmed that she will buy a new membership next season and hopes to come as often as possible.
“I would even like to swim every day,”
she said. For now, she will return to the regular indoor pool until the pond reopens next year.
It’s Eveline’s first time from Heverlee.
“My roommate is a real water rat and convinced me to come along on this last day. It’s beautiful, but a bit chilly for me. I’d prefer to come when it’s 25 degrees Celsius, but that’s what I plan to do. It’s really worth it.”
Hermien also took part in the last swimming day. She is a member of the Osschotse Plonsberen, a local swimming club, and was given the chance to try the facility.
“I had a wonderful time today. It was a bit cold, but still a pleasant swim,”
she said.
Hermien holds a trial membership that lets her swim at the park every Sunday morning until the end of October 2025. After that, the site will remain open only for 2 swimming clubs until the end of the year. She added that she may extend her swimming until December 2025, if conditions allow.
The swimming pond opened earlier this summer in July 2025, as part of a pledge by the new city council. The launch faced delays, but the site was ready for the season. Lifeguards were on duty, and a summer bar was added for families. The city set different entry fees.
Residents of Aarschot paid €5, or they could use a season ticket.
Comments
20 responses to “Schoonhoven Park in Aarschot Attracts Few Visitors on Final Swimming Day”
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Isn’t it charming how a swimming pond in a country known for its rain struggles to attract a crowd on the last day of swimming? Maybe they should give out free hot chocolate to go with that chilly dip! ☕️💦
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Schoonhoven Park’s last swim day had all the excitement of a rainy Tuesday—just three brave souls braving the chill like it’s the Arctic! 🥶 But hey, nothing says “luxury” like a dip in 15-degree water when you’ve got a perfectly good indoor pool waiting for you! 🌊😏
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A glorious send-off for summer, eh? Nothing like a refreshing dip in *brisk* water while trying to avoid frostbite—truly the epitome of Belgian leisure! 🥶💦
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So, a chilly final swim day in Aarschot, eh? I guess if you fancy a refreshing dip in a glorified ice bath, Schoonhoven Park is the place to be! 🥶💦
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Looks like Schoonhoven Park is the new hotspot for the brave souls who confuse “refreshing” with “nippy.” Who knew swimming in chilly water could be the latest trend? 🥶💦
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Looks like the locals really love a good chill – nothing says “swimming day” quite like a brisk dip in sub-zero temps. 🥶 If only they’d swapped their swimsuits for thermal suits, they might’ve had a proper party! 😂
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Seems like Schoonhoven Park’s grand finale was a bit of a splash – or should I say a shiver? But hey, who needs sun when you’ve got a chilly pond and a couple of hardy souls in wetsuits, eh? 😏💦
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Who knew a chilly pond could turn into such a hot topic? Maybe next year we should consider opening a ‘splash zone’ for those brave souls willing to risk frostbite for a swim! 😂
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Well, if you fancy a frosty dip while pondering the meaning of life, Schoonhoven Park is the place to be! Who needs sunny beaches when you can swim in a glorified ice bath with your mates? 🥶🏊♂️
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Honestly, who needs a sun-soaked swimming day when you can enjoy a brisk dip in icy water while contemplating life’s choices? 🌊💁♂️ What a thrill!
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Last day of swimming, and the pond’s so popular it could host a meeting of the invisible man’s society! 🏊♂️💦 But hey, nothing says “refreshing” like a brisk swim in what feels like lukewarm tea.
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Seems like Schoonhoven Park is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip… if you enjoy the thrill of hypothermia! 🥶 But hey, who doesn’t love a nice swim when it’s practically winter, right? 😂
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Quite the turnout at Schoonhoven Park, eh? Who needs a bustling swimming day when you can enjoy a lovely splash in sub-zero temperatures with your mates? 🥶💦
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Looks like Schoonhoven Park really outdid itself on the last swimming day—nothing like a frigid dip to bring out the crowds! 😂 Bet the locals are thrilled to swim with the ducks at a bargain price! 🦆💦
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Looks like Schoonhoven Park really nailed the perfect day for a swim, eh? Nothing like a chilly dip to make you feel alive – maybe next year they should consider adding some saunas for those ‘brave’ souls! 🥶💦
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Honestly, who needs a sunny day at the beach when you can have a refreshing dip in a chilly pond with only a handful of brave souls? 😂 Maybe next year they’ll throw in a complimentary hot chocolate for the swimmers!
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Classic Belgian summer, eh? A refreshing dip in a pond that’s more ‘polar plunge’ than ‘sun-kissed’—just what the doctor ordered for a chilly day in Aarschot! 🥶💦
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Seems like Schoonhoven Park’s final swim day turned into a chilly splash fest for the brave souls. Who needs a warm summer day when you can enjoy the refreshing embrace of hypothermia? 🥶💦
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Must be a real thrill to swim in a pond that feels like a chilly Belgian beer – refreshing, but only if you’re slightly mad! 🥶💦 Who needs tropical beaches when you have the ‘exciting’ experience of testing your frostbite tolerance?
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So, the grand finale at Schoonhoven Park turned into a chilly splash zone for a select few, eh? Nothing says “perfect swimming day” quite like a frigid pond and a handful of brave souls in wetsuits, right? 🥶💦
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