It's a great place to have a walk or a ride. If you turn…read morehungry after that, you have the possibility to get some energy from the Qanta restaurant. It's also ideal for running around the lake or on the little hills on the side. If your legs follow your heart, you can run through the forest and pass by the LAM to finish the ring.

I don't know, guys. Maybe it's just me, but I don't necessarily think this "lake" and park are…read moreworth the hype. We decided to do a day trip to Brugge and visit the canals which were breath-taking, as was the architecture and quiet feel of the town. My cousin said her friends rave about the "Lake of Love" so we drove out of our way to pay this spot a visit. Maybe it's because we visited on a gloomy Monday, or because I've been spoiled by Central Park, but I honestly thought this was more like a large pond with a bridge, and a confusing layout for anyone trying to navigate to the spots pictured when you look up the park on Google. Pretty, yes. Worth driving to if you're not in the area? No. Not in my opinion.

The Lake of Love in Bruges was the most romantic spot we visited during our recent trip to Europe…read more I recommend you come here late at night when the rest of the tourists have retired to their hotel rooms and the streets are virtually empty. There are no horse drawn carriages or bevy of swans at this time, though you may catch a glimpse of a swan or two waddling back to their nests. The Lake at night is eerie, silent and unstirring, where the only movement is the mist rolling across the surface of the water. The porch lights from the nearby homes and churches project a warm light across the lake and you will feel like you are alone in a place that time forgot. If you have a fondness, as I do, for things ancient and seemingly haunted you will not be disappointed.

So happy to find this place only a 15 minute drive from home…read more Plenty of space to walk around. Paths to ride bikes or run. Lake to fish. There's a big playground with plenty of shade. Downside for me personally is the sand but other than that my oldest (6 years old) enjoyed our visit here. They also have some tennis courts but not sure how it works out to utilize them or if they provide gear or not. There's a "bar" area but not sure what they serve besides beer, fries and ice cream. Nice place to take photographs.

Do all love stories end tragically? I was charmed by our guide's story about the Lake of Love in…read moreBruges. Shall I tell you the story? You probably know some version of it from wherever you hail from. Star crossed lovers...tragic death...undying love. And poor Minne ends up under the water and this becomes the Lake of Love. Our guide also pointed out the Bridge of Love too.

What a picturesque park situated on the outskirts of town. The sleepy willows, "Lake of Love",…read moresquawking swans, and steepled church belonging to an active monastery are the perfect romantic backdrop for such a peaceful area. During the holidays, the Minnewater is host to an ice-skating rink with connected "winter bar" and small eatery. It is located right near the train station, so when you are planning your walking path to the city center, do make it your first and last stop during your day trip to Brugge.