The Park that was Almost a Slaughter House

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Sometimes the simplest things are the most enjoyable, like taking a stroll through a city park in the sunshine to be in nature.

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We found this really nice park in Rotterdam that was located on the west end of the city right next to the Euromast tower.

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The tower can be seen all throughout the space, which isn't surprising given its height.

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Taking the walk was one of the last things that we did in town before leaving. I think it was a good way to say goodbye to the city.

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We often make a point of finding parks or public gardens to walk through when we travel anywhere and this one was well worth it. Parks and gardens and anything involving nature are always welcomed and I think they really add a lot of enjoyment and pleasure to any major city.

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The greenspace of this park was quite beautiful really, with the trees almost fully budded or just starting to. Rotterdam is quite a bit further North than France so they were a little behind in spring from where we were at the time, in the South.

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It was still quite lovely though with the sun out.

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Officially the park doesn't have a title but unofficially it's known as Het Park.

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You're probably thinking that I'm going to tell you that the man in the statue was named Het.

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But no, that was just a decoy. We just stumbled upon the statue and I don't know anything about it.

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I don't know the story of the parks name either.

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One interesting fact that I read though was that the land was originally intended to be a slaughter house but the people of the Delfshaven neighborhood protested the plan and declared that the space should be made into a public promenade.

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In the end the city sided with the people and Het Park was born.

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Personally I think they made the right decision. The other option probably would have given the entire city a much different sort of vibe.

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The park is a great spot to view the Euromast tower or to just walk through on your way to see it. It also has quite a few art installations and statues scattered throughout, which are fun to see when you stumble upon them.

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There are plenty of water features around as well, which make it appear larger and more natural.

Overall we really enjoyed our walk through the area that day and thought it was a nice break from the bustle of the city.

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One last thought to all the city planners out there, if you have a choice between putting a large greenspace in your downtown or a slaughter house, please always go with the greenspace. The people will definitely appreciate it more.

Well thats it for now. Until next time, thanks for stopping by.

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Nice park, beautiful with trees and green grass, definitely fresh air, a park that has history. Thank you.

Yes it's quite a lovely spot indeed

Thank you are welcome.

I think the people made a good choice to protest is is so beautiful an area and a wonderful park for people to stroll enjoy the beautiful scenery and relax, far better than a slaughter house

Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)

Yes I agree. I would take a park like that in my neighborhood any day.

Such a lovely park @leaky20 😁
Glad the people protested and got the park instead of the slaughter house.
It sure looks like a wonderful stroll. Great to see the tower from everywhere.
Morning 👋🏻

Yeah the city definitely made the right decision siding with the people.

Well done city 😉
Good morning @leaky20 👋🏻☀️ Have a great Friday today!

Tha KS. You as well!

Thank you 😁

I think they made the right decision too. Much happier vibe from a beautiful park than a stinking death pit!

Yes for sure. It would definitely be a different place with that in the city.

I missed some of your posts 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😂
And you still showing us NL and sun and spring there 🌞

Well, I agree that the decision to make a park was better :))

No worries. I'm missing a lot of peoples post this week, including yours :(
I only have time to respond to comments and vote. That's how it goes sometimes though. Thanks for checking it out. Have a good day and weekend!

I know the feeling, this week is the same for me!
Have a good day you took, although it is Friday 13th hahahaha

oh, I have a concert this evening. It must be a good sign lol

although it is Friday 13th

I didn't realize that haha. I'm not superstitious though.

Good luck at your concert!

Thanks :)) it went good 😇

Well, you already know it, it's just me who is replying to this message now 😂

It closes the circle. It ties up the conversation nicely haha.

Aww, there are weeping willows too! It was an excellent decision to protect this area and transform it into a park.

Yeah lots of weeping willows by the water. Definitely the right decision to go with a park

I can't imagine how a slaughter house in the middle of a town would be even a choice....the park is definetely the best. Imagine tourists saying oh we should visit that town because it has a famous slaughter house quite in a central area. Lol. Brr...the name itself gives me chills, especially that I am a vegetarian

Haha yeah. I don't think anyone would want that in their town. It would definitely change the entire vibe of the area - for everyone I think, not just vegetarians lol.

I definitely would want the park instead of such an awful thing, especially if I had to live close to it!

Well done with the pictures, you really captured the mood 🙌

Yeah I agree. I would not want that in my neighborhood that's for sure - the slaughter house I mean. I would love to have a park like that close by.