Beautiful green space in Amsterdam just a 1/2 block from our hotel, where people can get away from…read morecityscape to nature, on foot, on their bikes, with their dogs. We saw an extensive wooden play structure with rope bridges, ladders, high and low structures, at least 200 feet long! Our daughters would've loved playing on it! Walking paths everywhere, lots of bodies of water with ducks, grassy areas for picnicking and playing frisbee and flying kites!

Beautiful park to walk in. Nice way to see nature and to people watch. The floating tulips were…read morespectacular. Lots of neat corners/areas and things to see in the park.

A big park in Haarlem that has many uses. There are walking and biking paths, wide open spaces for…read moreball playing, exercising, sun bathing, picnicking, etc. There is even a place that has deer that you can go visit. Sometimes they will come right up to you. The park also hosts many festivals throughout the year including Bevrijdingspop and the Houtfestival.

I didn't knew of its existence. I was completely mesmerized by the deers in the Park, there were…read morealso other animals like: donkey, horses, peacocks, roosters, ducks, ships but I only had eyes for the Bambi Such a pretty place to have a walk and admire the pretty deers. I only got to see them from outside the fence but starting November you can visit them more closely. One day in Haarlem must include this place!

Beautiful park near Haarlem Centraal station. Easy to walk or cycle through on your way or from the…read morestation. Grass and little ponds everywhere. Dogs love it! But they need to stay on the leash - or at least they should.

One of my favorite parks in Haarlem to stop by when the little tulips pop up. I love the simplicity…read moreand standard beauty of the park. Make sure to visit Haarlem yearly food festival in the summer. It's one of the best events to attend in Haarlem. Love the food, drinks, vibe and entertainment.

If you are in this section of Amsterdam on a weekend during the summer you need to experience…read moreWesterpark. There is a lot to do here restaurants, picnic, jog, and people watch. The Het Schip (historic architecture) complex is a short 5 minute walk from the park.

Probably the best park in Amsterdam! Vondelpark is huge, but hey, no BBQ, and always full of…read moretourists smoking weed. Westerpark is a bit further from the city center which means only the very health-conscious and serious parkies come here. The park has a ton of dining options, my favorite being the ice cream shop. There are a few amazing coffee spots, and let's not forget -- Tony's headquarters are here! You could walk in and sample all the flavors for free! There is an amazing jogging trail around the park, and the 'garden center' to the west is a hidden gem. It's private property, though, and only open for limited hours during the summer. Other than that, the famous Rollende Keukens is organized at this park, as is the milkshake festival. Countless conferences. There's even a tv studio. Oh, and Ketelhuis is an amazing spot for some Dutch or European movies. So much to say about this amazing spot.

Nice neighborhood park for jogging and children play. There is a stroller path for walking around…read morethe large open grassy area. Walk to the foot bridge over the pond of water. Fee paid toilets and a coffee bar to get a refreshing beverage. This is a great place to get out in the fresh air.

Sarphatipark is a medium-size park in De Pijp. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this park, but…read moreit might be a nice place to stop and rest. A few ponds and some benches. A thick wall of trees shuts out the rest of the world.

Yes this place is amazing, if your a fan of nature and tranquility. It's a great place to just step…read moreout and embrace all of nature. Here is where I go to relax, meditate, and take romantic walks with Dutchman.

This is my favourite park entrance, but it's also the closest to my house so there might be a bias…read more But even in the most beautiful summer days it's much less busy than Koevlak, and it has a nice variety of trails in 6km, 9km, and 11.5km lengths. You can also just take the bike trail all the way to the beach around Parnassia aan Zee or Bloemendaal aan Zee. If you're a nature lover and just want to get out of the city without going on any kind of fancy holiday or day trip, come to the Kennemerduinen!

What an incredible park to have nearby for locals, and us visitors alike. We stayed 3 days at Hotel…read moreArena which opens right into the park. It was a gorgeous sight to start our day with each morning. My husband jogged around early in the day and enjoyed the peace. The kids loved the large grassy areas to frolick in, the ponds to bird watch, the playground by the hotel, the splashpad, skatepark, and especially the turfed soccer arena. It was also nice to do at multiple cafes to sit for a drink or app.

This park is beautiful! Some parts are by busy roads but it is very nice and quiet in the center…read more The only restrooms we found were porter potty's. Overall there was great wildlife and wonderful birdwatching. The fountain in the center was great too. Awesome place!

An amazing park in the very outskirts of Amsterdam. It's mostly shoreline and bike path circling a…read morehuge water area. There are wild highlander cows here, which could kill you, so be careful. Also a large area for Gay cruising called Nieuwe Meer. It is identified on the signs when you enter the park. This is an area cordoned off by the government where it is legal for men to seek "physical relationships" with other men. In the summer, nude sunbathing is plus about this area too.