List of protected areas of Belgium  There are numerous protected areas in Belgium with a wide variety of types, protection levels and sizes. The below list gives an overview of the most important protected areas. There is currently only two national parks in Belgium, De Zoom–Kalmthoutse Heide from 2001 and the Hoge Kempen National Park opening in 2006. Only about half of De Zoom–Kalmthoutse Heide is in Belgium, the other half is part of the Netherlands. There are many natural parks in Belgium, including 9 in Wallonia (called "Parcs Naturels"). There are many tiny nature reserves, including: