This place is kind of run down and very laid back -- kind of a retro hippie feel to it. People seemed nice once I got talking to them.
It's on the edge of the park. They've got a snack bar with tables and some hammocks strung up.
There are some storage containers on the side with a bunch of bikes -- I rented a basic one speed bike for the day for Euro 10. I used my driver's license as a deposit. Given the absence of hills, no need for more than one speed (also, the more basic the bike, the less chance for it to get stolen). Only downside is that they close at 6:00 PM.
If you've got a long layover at Schipol airport you can take the 178 or 310 bus to Amstelveenweg for Euro 5 (each way) and walk about 10 minutes (less than 1 mile) south. read more