Parking Waasdonk, Antwerp

Parking Waasdonk (Deurne, Antwerp) is mostly about getting the curb-side rules right: some parts of Waasdonk street have time/side restrictions, while nearby streets are often paid or use a parking disc. If you want a calmer arrival, you can also check Mobypark for future availability for your dates before you head out.

Know the street limits on Waasdonk road first

On the street called Waasdonk there are specific restrictions depending on the side of the road and the time of day:

• Monday–Friday, 07:00–18:00: parking is prohibited along the odd side for the stretch around numbers 155 up to the area opposite the separation of 17 and 18.
• Even side: stopping and parking are prohibited from number 5 up to the small square.
• Outside the restricted stretches/times, you may find legal parking—but only if the exact curb line you choose is not marked as restricted.

Pay-and-display meters: the “first 2 hours free” usually still needs a session

In/near Waasdonk you’ll often see regulated pay & display parking where the first 2 hours can be free—but it’s typically conditional. To avoid a fine, make sure you do what the signage requires.

• Start your parking session (at the meter, or via a parking app / SMS system if that’s what the location supports), even if the first hours are free.
• Some areas grant the free time once per day; the paid part that follows is based on the exact zone and its tariff.
• If you can’t use the machine, follow the instructions on-site—don’t assume the rules are the same everywhere.

Blue zones (parking disc) around Deurne: typical 2-hour cap

Further into Deurne, you may run into blue zones, where a parking disc is required.

• Daytime limit is usually up to 2 hours (commonly Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 in blue zones).
• Outside the regulated daytime window, parking may be allowed longer without the disc.
• Because rules vary by street, always match what you see on the sign in front of your car.

If you’re staying longer than the disc limit or arriving during restricted hours on Waasdonk street, it’s often easier to plan for a garage or another public option—and you can check Mobypark in case spots become available for your dates.

Resident permits: visitors usually can’t use them

Deurne has residents’ parking zones with permit rules.

• Residents with a valid permit can typically park free and without time limits within their own permit zone.
• Visitors normally must use the public rules on the street where you park (blue disc / pay & display), based on the local signage.

Quick checklist before you leave the curb

1. Check the street name and side, then confirm the time window on the restriction signs.
2. For “free first hours,” start the session exactly as required (meter/app/SMS)—free doesn’t mean “no action.”
3. Set the parking disc correctly if you’re using a blue zone.
4. If you’re arriving in the 07:00–18:00 restricted period on Waasdonk street, consider moving location rather than risking an illegal curb.