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.

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!

A lovely place to enjoy a very simple lunch and nature.read more

Fun playground for kids, though be sure to bring change for all the rides that cost 50 cents or…read moreeven a euro. You pay 2.50 entry, but you get a free 'consumptiebon' with each ticket, which buys you one drink or one popsicle so that's very reasonable. The left side of the playground is all stuff you have to pay for, some kiddy go-karts, little merry-go-rounds, a little train, and a couple of rides like you'd find outside a Dutch grocery store (I think my uncle actually owns a small company that produces those rides. He's kind of a jerk though, so don't use them.) On the other side is an enormous sandbox, really enormous, with large equipment for kids 3 and over to climb. My baby brother loved it as much as we did when we were little. He's barely 3, so he had a little bit of trouble climbing some parts, but he had the time of his life, and I was on stand by to catch him. Meanwhile my father enjoyed a cup of coffee with the other dads at the cafe, which has plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the playground equipment, so you can chat with friends and keep an eye on your kids without venturing into the sandbox.