Amsterdam Parks: Green Escapes to Explore, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ask someone what makes Amsterdam special and they might say: the canals, the bikes, the tall houses. But ask someone who lives here, and there鈥檚 a good chance they鈥檒l mention the parks.
These green spaces are where the city really breathes. People come here to walk, picnic, play, think, meet, or just relax. And the best part? Every district has its own park - and each one has a unique vibe, story, and something unexpected to offer.
Would you believe there are so many great green spaces in Amsterdam that I had to split them into two separate blogs? In this post, we鈥檒l explore Amsterdam鈥檚 parks in Centrum, West, and Nieuw-West - places where locals go to walk, picnic, and enjoy nature away from the crowds.
Growing up in Amsterdam in the 1960s and 鈥�70s, the city鈥檚 parks were basically our backyard. Back then, you didn鈥檛 just hop on a train to explore other cities - so everything happened close to home.
In summer, we鈥檇 often go to Vondelpark or Rembrandtpark after school. I still remember the picnics, the swimming, and the feeling of complete freedom. Vondelpark had (and still has) a little paddling pool where kids could splash around, and in Rembrandtpark we鈥檇 head to the Jan van Galenbad. It鈥檚 an indoor pool now, but back then it was open-air - and felt like the perfect escape on a hot day. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
These green spaces are where the city really breathes. People come here to walk, picnic, play, think, meet, or just relax. And the best part? Every district has its own park - and each one has a unique vibe, story, and something unexpected to offer.
Would you believe there are so many great green spaces in Amsterdam that I had to split them into two separate blogs? In this post, we鈥檒l explore Amsterdam鈥檚 parks in Centrum, West, and Nieuw-West - places where locals go to walk, picnic, and enjoy nature away from the crowds.
Growing up in Amsterdam in the 1960s and 鈥�70s, the city鈥檚 parks were basically our backyard. Back then, you didn鈥檛 just hop on a train to explore other cities - so everything happened close to home.
In summer, we鈥檇 often go to Vondelpark or Rembrandtpark after school. I still remember the picnics, the swimming, and the feeling of complete freedom. Vondelpark had (and still has) a little paddling pool where kids could splash around, and in Rembrandtpark we鈥檇 head to the Jan van Galenbad. It鈥檚 an indoor pool now, but back then it was open-air - and felt like the perfect escape on a hot day. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Amsterdam Parks: Green Escapes to Explore
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kitty Van Der Kroon
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Vondelpark
- Rembrandtpark
- Jan van Galenbad
- Vondelpark Openluchttheater
- PC Hooftstraat
- Westerpark
- Het Ketelhuis
- Sloterpark
- De Bretten
- Tuinen van West
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