By facility type
Basketball courts 4
- Basketball court
Not stated: check on site · Acrylic resin · Lit · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 330 m Water 1.2 km Toilets 1.4 km900 m - Basketball court
Not stated: check on site · Acrylic resin
Defibrillator 1.0 km Water 450 m Toilets 1.3 km3.5 km - Basketball court
Free access · Asphalt · Lit · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 120 m Water 450 m Toilets 380 m3.7 km - Basketball court
Not stated: check on site · Acrylic resin · Lit · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 1.1 km Water 480 m4.0 km
Football pitches 4
- Football pitch
Free access · Artificial turf
Defibrillator 340 m Water 800 m Toilets 480 m3.7 km - Football pitch
Free access · Artificial turf · Lit · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 930 m Toilets 660 m3.7 km - Football pitch
Free access · Natural grass · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 340 m Toilets 130 m3.8 km - Football pitch
Not stated: check on site · Compacted gravel
Defibrillator 620 m Water 190 m Toilets 480 m4.0 km
Multisport courts 4
- Multisport court
Not stated: check on site · Acrylic resin
Defibrillator 540 m Water 540 m Toilets 130 m2.0 km - Multisport court
Not stated: check on site · Artificial turf · Lit
Defibrillator 560 m Water 780 m Toilets 210 m2.4 km - Multisport court
Free access · Asphalt
Defibrillator 270 m Water 60 m Toilets 340 m2.7 km - Multisport court
Not stated: check on site · Artificial turf
Defibrillator 510 m Water 660 m Toilets 280 m3.2 km
Table tennis tables 2
- Table tennis table
Not stated: check on site · Asphalt · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 650 m Water 190 m Toilets 390 m2.2 km - Table tennis table
Free access · Concrete · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 170 m Water 360 m Toilets 270 m2.2 km
Pétanque courts 2
- Pétanque court
Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
Defibrillator 630 m Water 900 m2.5 km - Pétanque court
Not stated: check on site · Compacted gravel · Wheelchair access
Defibrillator 350 m Water 260 m Toilets 680 m3.1 km
Street workout areas 1
- Street workout area
Not stated: check on site · Compacted gravel · Lit
Defibrillator 1.1 km Water 680 m Toilets 820 m3.8 km
FAQ
How many free-access sports facilities are there in Ghent?
Oukonjou lists 17: 4 basketball courts, 4 football pitches, 4 multisport courts, 2 table tennis tables, 2 pétanque courts, 1 street workout area.
Which facility is closest to the centre of Ghent?
The closest to the centre is a basketball court, about 900 m away.
Which sports can I play for free in Ghent?
You will find 4 basketball courts, 4 football pitches, 4 multisport courts, 2 table tennis tables, 2 pétanque courts, 1 street workout area. Each kind of facility has its own guide: rules, safety and etiquette.
Where can I find sports facilities near Ghent?
In nearby towns: Brussels (50 km), Antwerp (51 km), Lille (66 km), Charleroi (88 km) and Namur (104 km).
Data updated on November 2, 2026