East Flanders · BE

Pétanque courts in Ghent

27 free-access pétanque courts listed in and around Ghent, from nearest to furthest from the centre.

The nearest one is 520 m from the centre. 6 of 27 are reported as lit, handy for evening sessions. A defibrillator is listed within 500 m of 13 of them. Also known as boules court or pétanque pitch.

List and directions

  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 670 m Water 1.1 km Toilets 1.1 km
    520 m
  • Drongenhof Patershol
    Free access · Lit
    Defibrillator 140 m Water 1.4 km Toilets 1.5 km
    600 m
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 370 m Toilets 1.3 km
    720 m
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 880 m Water 1.1 km Toilets 970 m
    740 m
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 640 m Water 1.5 km
    870 m
  • Petanqueterrein Elisabethhuis Elisabethbegijnhof Papegaai
    Free access
    Defibrillator 570 m Water 710 m Toilets 960 m
    870 m
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 720 m Toilets 1.3 km
    910 m
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 80 m Water 1.4 km Toilets 1.2 km
    950 m
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 710 m Water 1.4 km Toilets 1.5 km
    1.1 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 540 m Water 1.1 km Toilets 1.0 km
    1.1 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 600 m Toilets 1.4 km
    1.1 km
  • Pétanque court
    Restricted
    Defibrillator 460 m Water 1.0 km Toilets 550 m
    1.2 km
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 770 m Water 920 m Toilets 690 m
    1.5 km
  • Albertbrug
    Free access · Lit
    Defibrillator 220 m Water 880 m Toilets 750 m
    1.5 km
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 30 m Water 840 m Toilets 920 m
    1.6 km
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 40 m Water 840 m Toilets 930 m
    1.6 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 410 m Water 1.1 km Toilets 1.3 km
    1.6 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 960 m Water 490 m Toilets 540 m
    1.7 km
  • Pétanque court
    Restricted
    Defibrillator 230 m Water 330 m Toilets 320 m
    1.7 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Lit
    Defibrillator 420 m Water 960 m Toilets 1.2 km
    1.7 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Lit
    Defibrillator 420 m Water 960 m Toilets 1.2 km
    1.8 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 430 m Water 540 m Toilets 580 m
    1.9 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access
    Defibrillator 710 m Water 400 m Toilets 170 m
    2.0 km
  • Pétanque court
    Restricted · Lit
    Defibrillator 560 m Water 420 m Toilets 550 m
    2.0 km
  • PC Patijntje
    Restricted · Lit
    Defibrillator 550 m Water 410 m Toilets 560 m
    2.0 km
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 900 m Water 80 m Toilets 870 m
    2.1 km
  • Pétanque court
    Not stated: check on site
    Defibrillator 190 m Water 190 m Toilets 590 m
    2.2 km

At a glance

  • Free access confirmed by the source: 16 of 27
  • Lighting reported: 6 of 27
  • Defibrillator within 500 m: 13 of 27
  • Surfaces:

Good to know before you go

  • Never stand in front of the circle or in the line of a shot: a steel boule weighs several hundred grams.
  • Only throw when the lane is clear, including the gaps between neighbouring courts.
  • If others are waiting, offer to share the lane or hand it over when your game ends.

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FAQ

Where can I find a free pétanque court in Ghent?

Oukonjou lists 27 free-access pétanque courts in and around Ghent. The closest to the centre is 520 m away. On the map, “Near me” sorts the list by distance from where you are.

Are the pétanque courts in Ghent lit?

6 of 27 are reported as lit in the data. Check the lighting hours posted on site.

Is there a wheelchair-accessible pétanque court in Ghent?

None is reported as accessible in the data. The information is often missing: check on site or suggest a correction.

Do I need to book or pay?

No. The pétanque courts listed here are reported as free access: free of charge and no booking, within the rules posted on site (hours, age, sharing).

Where can I find other pétanque courts near Ghent?

In nearby towns: Sint-Amandsberg (1.9 km), Ledeberg (2.2 km), Gentbrugge (2.6 km), Wondelgem (4.0 km) and Mariakerke (4.1 km).

Data updated on November 6, 2026