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Finding parking near Beaufaux, Waterloo
If you’re looking for parking Beaufaux (Wavre), your quickest route is to start with the public spaces around Place Polydore Beaufaux and Parking Désiré Yernaux, then double-check street signs—because rules can change during big hockey events.
Start with the nearby lots: Place Polydore Beaufaux & Parking Désiré Yernaux
In normal days, parking around Place Polydore Beaufaux and at Parking Désiré Yernaux is generally free and is designed for visitors, not only residents. That said, capacity is limited, so if you arrive late, you’ll likely need to switch to nearby on-street bays.
On match days, those same areas may be reclassified for residents with a permit (macaron). Always follow the signage when you’re approaching the streets/lots.
On-street parking near Beaufaux: pay zones, hourly steps, and a 2-hour limit
Where street parking is pay-controlled in the Beaufaux area, the city uses hourly pricing via parking meters (horodateurs). In practice, some places include a short free window:
- First 15 minutes free when you take a ticket (on many bays)
- First 30 minutes free on certain spots
After that initial free period, the typical paid steps are:
| Time block | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 0–30 min | €0.50 |
| 30–60 min | €0.50 (total €1.00) |
| 60–80 min | €0.50 (total €1.50) |
| 80–100 min | €0.50 (total €2.00) |
| 100–120 min | €0.50 (total €2.50) |
Maximum street-stopping duration is typically 2 hours. If you need longer, plan to move your car or use an alternative parking location.
How payment works (meters and pay-by-phone)
You can usually pay either at the parking meter or through a pay-by-phone parking app. For pay-by-phone, you’ll typically need to select the correct zone/bay type and enter your license plate—then keep an eye on your session time so you don’t exceed the allowed duration.
Hockey event day: resident-only access, “macaron jaune”, and possible re-routing
During major matches at the Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre activates a mobility plan with restricted perimeters. In that setup, Place Polydore Beaufaux and Parking Désiré Yernaux can be reserved for residents holding a “macaron jaune”. If you don’t have the permit, you should expect that stopping/parking may be restricted and you may be redirected.
Activation periods include (as announced by the city) important dates such as 1 April 2026, several Pro League matches on 25, 27, and 28 June 2026, and the World Cup from 15 to 30 August 2026. Also, some nearby lots can be inaccessible during part of the summer season.
What to do if nearby bays are full (or restricted)
For a smooth arrival in Beaufaux, come earlier when you can, park only where the sign clearly allows stopping, and don’t assume the free areas are always open to visitors on event days.
And if you want to reduce uncertainty: even though Mobypark currently shows no bookable spots for Beaufaux, it can still be worth checking for future availability so you can pre-book if supply appears.
Parking FAQ for Beaufaux
Quick answers to common questions about free parking, tariffs, and event-day rules are below.