Stadspark

Near to where I am living is Stadspark, the biggest city park in Maastricht. It consists of many sub-parks and definitely warrants a walk through when in Maastricht. With gorgeous lawns, and shady trees, it is wonderful for the warm summer days that Maastricht is currently having. In this area there has been some sort of a park since the early 18th century. 

One of the unique things about this park is the various animal enclosures that are present in one of the sub-parks. Without knowing about the animals, the first time I walked through I was a bit perplexed as to why there were donkeys, deer, goats, and birds. After adjusting to the idea, it is quite nice to see some animals whilst taking a stroll in the nearby park. With its proximity to where I am living and to many University buildings, I can predict that I will be spending some time over the coming months absorbing the peacefulness present in this park.

Though you are not supposed to feed the animals, every time I have been to the park thus far some of the animals are receiving special treats from their visitors. Since the weather is presently quite warm, the park is quite popular with individuals and families alike. To me, it seems an ideal place to spend a day reading a book under the shade of a tree.