Drawn up in the 18th century on the ruins of the former park of the Dukes of Bourgogne and the governors of the Netherlands, Brussels Park was the first public park in the city.

On the edge of the Place des Palais, a symbol of power, its imposing presence adds to the solemnity of the premises. The park was designed and kept as a neoclassical promenade: broad lanes, the rectilinear nature of which is highlighted by long borders of lawn, create perspectives and emphasise the paths. To embellish this promenade, the park was decorated with numerous statues (now copies) with themes inspired by Greco-Roman mythology.

Major renovation works from 2000 to 2002 refurbished this oldest Brussels park.

Indigenous species populate the lanes of the park: beeches, maples, lindens and oaks, to which are added plane trees and horse chestnuts. About twenty of these trees are on the list of remarkable trees the Brussels-Capital Region. Maintenance of the avenue of espaliered lindens necessitates major work in trimming, training and fixation. Given the particular technique used, this work is probably unique in Europe.