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Parks in Amsterdam

When the canal ring gets busy, Amsterdam goes to the park. The Vondelpark is the one everyone knows; the Amsterdamse Bos on the edge of town is a whole forest. In between are neighbourhood parks with a character of their own: a former gasworks, a park full of memorials, and the last country estate inside the city.

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Which park for you

Vondelpark The classic Vondelpark Lawns, ponds and an open-air theatre in summer, a short walk from Museumplein. Amsterdamse Bos A real forest Amsterdamse Bos Planted by hand from the 1930s, with a rowing course, a goat farm and paths to get lost on. Westerpark & Westergasfabriek Park with a programme Westerpark & Westergasfabriek Old gasworks buildings turned into cafés, a cinema and event halls, around a big lawn. Oosterpark History and memory Oosterpark Home of the National Slavery Monument and the memorial to Theo van Gogh. Park Frankendael A country estate Park Frankendael The last 17th-century country estate inside the city, with a formal garden.

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Bikes everywhere

Cyclists share the main paths, and they are quick. Walk on the footpaths and look both ways before you cross.

Summer evenings

On summer evenings the parks fill up with picnics and friends after work, and the open-air theatre in the Vondelpark has performances on many days.

The Bos is far

The Amsterdamse Bos lies on the southern edge of the city. Go by bike, or take the bus from the centre and keep half a day for it.

Questions people ask

What is the biggest park in Amsterdam?

The Amsterdamse Bos, on the southern edge of the city: a planted forest about three times the size of Central Park in New York. Closer to the centre, the Vondelpark is the best known.

Is the Vondelpark free?

Yes. It is a public park, free and open day and night.

Which park is best for a picnic?

The Vondelpark for people-watching, the Westerpark for space and a café nearby, and the Amsterdamse Bos when you want quiet.

Which park is closest to the Rijksmuseum?

The Vondelpark, a short walk west of Museumplein.

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