The concept of the park is that it looks more like a real wild forest than a city park. There are no flower beds here (no tulips, no roses, no rhododendrons), just trees, bushes, grass. But in spring, daffodils and a little primrose bloom here. There are big trees with such huge branches, making this park look like a fairytale forest. We saw a lot of waterfowl here, as well as all over Amsterdam, since May you can see turtles, rabbits running around. The most beautiful thing here is the singing of birds. This is a great place for sports, there is a small sports ground. Also, there are always a lot of people walking with dogs. For children there is a children's club "Lante", where master classes are held, children learn to ride horses, you can make a fire, or build a hut (here they will give you real nails and a hammer). Also in the middle of the park there is a nice playground with swings. There is a place where you can place a barbecue. In winter, there were no toilets, but since May, toilets have been installed in 2 places. There are always enough people, but much less than in Vondelpark, and the audience is calmer. Pretty quiet park where you can relax from the hustle and bustle. Of the minuses, these are dirty paths after the rain and the old pavement on bicycle paths, and yes, almost no flowers, there are a few wild ones, but...
Read moreBesides being green and relatively quiet, this park is a convenient way to cross a large chunk of Amsterdam, while avoiding busy streets and traffic lights. I would recommend looking into incorporating this into your route of you're coming from or going to the Zuid, Slotervaart and Bos en Lommer areas. It does not offer the play areas or facilities of, say, the Vondelpark, although there's is a small play farm with playground. But that is a positive if you like a more relaxed space to while away a warm summer's day. Other, more popular parks closer to the City Centre will become overcrowded quickly. Again, this means you have a choice when you'd rather avoid that. Give...
Read moreThis is a family-friendly ecological and cultural park located in the western part of Amsterdam, developed as part of the city’s urban expansion. It features open lawns, waterfronts, and even a small petting zoo, offering a peaceful green retreat. The name was designated in 1958, and the design by F. G. Breman and Janneke Willemsen was adopted in 1970. The park was completed in 1973 and is divided into several zones. While it is shaded by dense trees and offers a tranquil atmosphere, it remains quite dark at night due to the minimal...
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