Enter Ghent’s tree-lined Koningin Astrid Park on Ferdinand Lousbergkaai. Every Sunday in August from 14.00 to dusk, the young, creative and often child-carrying enter the park en masse to enjoy a pretty special atmosphere.

In a handful of wading pools near a large sand pit, kids of all ages are screaming, running and having the time of their lives. A small walking path around the park is filled with strollers, Frisbee and games of tag. A van is on hand to teach circus tricks, while parents are camped nearby on benches or picnic blankets.

Also in the park are a few food vendors and an inexpensive drink stand selling the lovely, local Lousbeer brew, plus cava, soda and more, all with umbrella-covered cocktail tables. A DJ plays an effortlessly relaxed mix, ranging from The Stone Roses to She & Him.

While created for the neighbourhood by, among others, Eric Smout of the hipster Ghent music club Democrazy, the ability to bring together all the perfect pieces of a party has attracted an ever-increasing range of attendees. So next time you are in the area, pop on by, with a baby stroller – or not – and enjoy Friday night on a Sunday afternoon.