| bigrivers.nl | Stichting Big Rivers | The festival, held annually on July 10, 11, and 12, offers three days of music, culture, and parties in the city center of Dordrecht, attracting approximately 140,000 visitors. The website provides information about the festival program, photos from previous editions, available volunteer positions, and the opportunity to download the Big Rivers app. A fundraising campaign, 'Centje voor een bandje,' is launched to keep the festival free and accessible for everyone, and to inform visitors and volunteers about the location, contact details, and important dates. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | festival 3804 app 4595 photo 7778 volunteer 8367 music 13170 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| zoetermeerisdeplek.nl | Gemeente Zoetermeer | The website offers an overview of various topics within Zoetermeer, including shopping, hospitality, cultural events, recreation, sports, education and new developments. Zoetermeer is presented as a vibrant city with a wide range of possibilities for relaxation, exertion and discovery, with special emphasis on green areas. The website also contains practical information such as accessibility, tips and activities, event calendars and information about local entrepreneurs and institutions. | | hospitality 3491 culture 3922 shop 6483 nature 9094 event 45199 | South-Holland → Zoetermeer 4046 |
| middeleeuws-winschoten.nl | Stadspark Winschoten | The festival takes place from August 16th to 18th and offers a wide range of activities including stands, artists, re-enactors, entertainment, shows, workshops, and music. Visitors can experience a magical world inspired by medieval and fantasy films and themes, letting their imagination run wild. The festival includes a medieval and fantasy market and various camps within Stadspark Winschoten, with performances and demonstrations throughout the day. | Parks → Local Parks 30 | park 1863 market 2772 festival 3804 artist 5745 performance 7586 | Oldambt → Winschoten 830 |
| parkmerwestein.nl | Stichting Park Merwestein | The park has been in use since 1885 and is the oldest city park in Dordrecht. The website contains information about the park's history, monuments, art, trees and a playground. It also provides news articles, donation opportunities, and maps. | Parks & Gardens → Garden 501 | playground 1088 park 1863 tree 1879 donation 5110 history 7286 news 15293 | South-Holland → Dordrecht 4531 |
| greenvibrations.nl | Green Vibrations Festival | The festival, now in its 25th year, is known for its diverse range of musical styles and its experimental atmosphere, rooted in the spirit of innovation fostered by the University of Twente. It relies heavily on volunteer support to operate and offers volunteers benefits such as free entry, meals, drinks, a limited-edition shirt, and camping accommodation. The website provides details about the festival, volunteer opportunities, and links to essential information like event rules and terms and conditions. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | experiment 229 camp 2466 festival 3804 innovation 4659 volunteer 8367 music 13170 | Overijssel → Enschede 5554 |
| spoorparktilburg.nl | Stichting Spoorpark Tilburg | The park offers a wide range of facilities and activities, including a beach club, exercise options, a Kempentoren (tower), scouting, living water, and various events such as the Spoorpark Live Festival. The website contains information about the park's history, publications, annual reports, and frequently asked questions, and provides an overview of the park partners. The park has a focus on volunteer work and nature, with attention to the green environment, animals, plants, climate, and stories connected to it. | Civic Engagement → Citizen Initiatives 163 | park 1863 volunteer 8367 nature 9094 event 45199 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| haarlemmerkweektuin.nl | Stichting Haarlemmer Kweektuin | The Kweektuin combines nature, water, hospitality, businesses, education, and recreation. Visitors can explore the green play area Paddepoel, follow the compost route, and enjoy the diverse facilities, such as fruit trees, a beehive hotel, and greenhouses. The foundation organizes green events, such as a farmers market in the summer, and has a Sustainable Example House to provide inspiration and knowledge about sustainable housing. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | park 1863 volunteer 8367 sustainability 18451 event 45199 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| heemtuingroningen.nl | Heemtuin Groningen | The garden is located in the northwest corner of the Stadspark and is accessible to visitors throughout the day, including dogs (on a leash). Free guided tours are possible by appointment, and visitors are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes or boots in wet weather. The area is approximately 3 hectares in size and consists mainly of semi-natural forest with a pond as its main habitat. The website describes the soil conditions and the history of the garden, including a description of a specific plant. | Garden → Open Gardens 77 | pond 686 forest 1418 plant 4509 volunteer 8367 garden 13129 | Groningen → City Park 18 |
| singelpark.nl | Stichting Vrienden van het Singelpark | The Singelpark originated as an initiative of the residents of Leiden and offers a walking route along the canals. Over the past 10 years, the park has been significantly greened with new bridges and roads, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and the municipality. The Friends of the Singelpark Foundation is committed to the further development and preservation of the park, with a mission to create a beautiful and challenging city park for and by Leidenaars in collaboration with the municipality. | Neighborhood Organizations → Residents’ Associations 965 | canal 507 green 889 park 1863 walk 2161 municipality 6837 volunteer 8367 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| parkeekhout.nl | Stichting Oranjepret Stichting de freule van Eekhout | The park, originally the garden of Villa Eekhout, was acquired by the municipality in 1910 and has since been a public walking park. In 2002, a redevelopment plan was developed in collaboration with local residents, aiming to restore openness and visibility. The park offers various facilities such as a petting zoo, fountain, artwork, and the Indië monument. | Nature → Estates 771 | petting zoo 110 photo album 686 park 1863 facility 2616 history 7286 event 45199 | Overijssel → Zwolle 7395 |
| elisabethgroen.nl | Elisabeth Groen Park | The park is designed by and for residents and offers various activities for visitors of all ages. The website presents information about events, experience routes, green projects such as gardening and hedge weaving, and opportunities to support the park. Visitors can sign up for the newsletter and find information about the possibilities to visit, walk, play and relax in the park. | Local Events → Fairs 707 | visitors 1048 park 1863 newsletter 6504 volunteer 8367 nature 9094 event 45199 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| wibautpark.nl | Friends of the Wibautplantsoen Association | In 2014, the Wibautplantsoen was renamed the Wibautpark as a result of a citizen initiative. The association works to consult with various organizations, including municipal housing and resident organizations, and the political landscape. The association is active in the Park Council of Amsterdam and has a working group focused on the protection of trees in Amsterdam via the Amsterdam Tree Protection Group. | Sustainability → Green Spaces 1235 | green 889 park 1863 | Amsterdam → East 1423 |
| plantagebewoners.nl | Belangen- en bewonersvereniging 'de Plantage' | The website describes Park de Plantage as the most beautiful and oldest city park in the Netherlands. It offers information on events and activities organized by the neighborhood association, bringing local residents together. The website contains news and a newsletter for Plantagekids, and provides a way for visitors to become members of the association. | Neighborhood Organizations → Residents’ Associations 965 | park 1863 association 8562 member 10154 news 15293 event 45199 | South-Holland → Schiedam 2249 |
| h80festival.nl | Hoogte80 Festival | The festival takes place in the Hoogte80 Park in Arnhem and offers a weekend full of activities. Admission is free, but visitors can purchase tickets at the tents for performances, according to a ‘pay-what-you-can’ system. The festival offers a variety of food trucks and bars with a diverse range of food and drinks, including Surinamese shaved ice and specialty beers. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | picnic 79 foodtrucks 182 theater 2544 festival 3804 music 13170 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| parkopen.nl | Park Open | The festival features a wide selection of Dutch live music genres, ranging from various styles. In 2025, Park Open celebrates its 35th anniversary with a renewed approach and an extensive program aimed at both adults and children. The festival offers not only music but also a children's art program, food and drink facilities, and various interactive activities, including a record bus and culinary surprises. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | festival 3804 child 11566 music 13170 event 45199 | Arnhem → Sonsbeek 17 |
| stadsparkwest.nl | Stadspark West | Stadspark West is a unique area in Rotterdam West and Northwest, formed from a combination of allotment gardens, local parks, and sports clubs. It offers diverse recreational opportunities, such as sports facilities, walking trails, swimming water, and a city camping. The area contributes to biodiversity and is crucial for a healthy, safe, and sustainable future of Rotterdam. | Sustainability → Green Spaces 1235 | recreation 799 green 889 park 1863 water 2501 nature 9094 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| hetotje.nl | Stichting 't O-tje | The 't O-tje complex was opened in 2007 and originated from the initiative of Stichting NAC, an independent management foundation established by artists to utilize vacant spaces in Charlois and promote cultural activities. De Kas, a garden area, was opened in 2009 and is an initiative of students and parents of the o.b.s de Triangel, in collaboration with the neighborhood. Since 2015, 't O-tje has operated as a non-profit organization with the aim of improving the living environment and supporting the artistic development of the artists. | House Types → Apartment Living 3559 | complex 568 artist 5745 foundation 6678 garden 13129 event 45199 | Rotterdam → Charlois 328 |
| sonsbeekagenda.nl | Horeca Sonsbeek | The website publishes an agenda with information about events such as concerts, festivals and public park days. The Sonsbeekpark itself is described as a beautiful city park with various facilities, including restaurants, museums and wedding venues. The website offers practical information on how to reach the park by various forms of public transport. | Local Events → Fairs 707 | accessibility 571 park 1863 museum 2002 agenda 4374 restaurant 11215 event 45199 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| pionierpark.nl | City of Amsterdam | The park creates new green living areas for everyone by allowing spontaneous nature to take the lead. The process involves mapping nature, land, and usage, creating a plan with local community and owner, and then clearing paths and installing facilities. Ultimately, the park is left to nature to grow, with plants and animals inventoried and information boards placed. | Local Governance → Civic Engagement 515 | biodiversity 720 park 1863 space 3846 community 7931 nature 9094 | Amsterdam → Nieuw-West 844 |
| energieparkleiden.nl | Energiepark Leiden | The Energy Park combines historical heritage with modern renewal, with monumental buildings preserved and new construction projects shaping the future vision. The park offers various areas, including housing, an crafts square, an artistic and cultural object (Pofferpark), and a central building for energy production and community. The website provides current updates on the transformation of the area and organizes events such as the Circular Craft Cafe, a weekly recurring event. | Energy → Sustainable Energy 533 | park 1863 plan 2566 building 3204 housing 4378 energy 9075 event 45199 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| cultuurparkdehout.nl | Cultuurpark de Hout | The park offers a wide range of festivals and events, including jazz, blues, rock, and a Celtic festival. Specific dates and times for the festivals in 2025 are listed, including ‘Sunny Sound in the Hout’ and ‘Houtrocks’. The organization is looking for volunteers and sponsors to support the festivals and help them be a success. | | season 692 sponsor 1159 park 1863 festival 3804 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| dehaarlemmerhout.nl | Theehuis De Haarlemmerhout | The tea house is open from 09:00 and offers a variety of drinks and dishes, such as coffee, cake, lunch and high tea. Reservations are possible by phone or online, especially for groups and special occasions such as weddings and high tea. Theehuis De Haarlemmerhout offers a green location with a terrace and options for extra decoration of the high tea, such as tiered stands and teapots. | Garden → Open Gardens 77 | tea house 73 high tea 585 lunch 1534 terrace 4847 drink 5191 party 5928 | North-Holland → Haarlem 8674 |
| caratconcerten.nl | Stichting CARAT Concerten | The CARAT Concerts Foundation regularly organizes concerts in the Warande City Park in Helmond. The program includes diverse music styles, including jazz, pop, classical, and brass music, and is primarily aimed at senior orchestras and other musical groups. The concerts are free of charge and take place on Sundays and holidays from May to September, with a fixed start time of 12:00 PM and an end time around 3:00 PM. | Performing Arts → Cultural Venues 19 | sunday 208 concert 4409 foundation 6678 | Helmond → Warande 22 |
| dekwekerijhilversum.nl | sbddesign.nl | The Kwekerij Hilversum is located on the Oosterspoorplein and offers a green environment for visitors. The park provides facilities such as colorful flower arrangements, ice cream from Sugar & Spice, vegetarian empanadas from Plan V and coffee. Visitors can also find information about Hilversum and the Gooi & Vechtstreek at the VVV and LiveHilversum Brandstore and purchase souvenirs. | Culture → Regional Culture 23 | souvenir 175 honey 432 park 1863 flowers 3248 food 3872 | North-Holland → Gooi and Vechtstreek 283 |
| oranjeroes.nl | Oranjeroes Festival | The festival offers three stages with different genres: NMNH for techno, JOY for house, and BackToBase for trance, eurodance & hardhouse. The first edition of Oranjeroes takes place in the Zuiderpark, one of the most beautiful city parks in the Netherlands, with tents and an open-air stage. Tickets are now on sale and limited in availability, so visitors should purchase them quickly to ensure access to the festival. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | stage 758 park 1863 ticket 2785 festival 3804 music 13170 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| nieuw-waterland.nl | SCHOON | The area west of Vlaardingen (OeverBos, Rietputten, Krabbepark and surrounding area) is being redesigned and made greener. Nieuw Waterland, located around the Blankenburg connection, is intended as a recreational area with flora, fauna and water. Various projects are being implemented, such as the construction of the Water Harmonica and the transformation of the Krabbepark, and there is recent information available on the progress of these projects. | New Construction → Neighborhood Development 933 Nature → Nature Reserves 1032 | recreation 799 green 889 water 2501 | Rotterdam → Rozenburg 199 |
| parkdeoudekwekerij.nl | Park De Oude Kwekerij | The park regularly organizes Open Podium events, such as on Sunday August 3rd with Boudewijn Bouwense. The park house can be rented for events, gatherings, or workshops, provided the renter is at least 21 years old and does not sell refreshments. The park house offers space for approximately 20 people, with facilities including a kitchen, toilets (including an accessible toilet for wheelchair users), and is located in the heart of the park. | | park 1863 rental 7257 event 45199 | North-Holland → Alkmaar 6507 |
| dierenweidehethof.nl | Dierenweide het Hof | The petting zoo in Het Hof park in Vlaardingen has existed for over 75 years and provides a place where residents of all ages can enjoy goats, sheep and birds. Due to budget cuts, the petting zoo was threatened with closure, but a group of residents established the Dierenweide Het Hof association to take over management. The association requests financial support and membership to maintain the petting zoo and its animals, and the activities on the Facebook page keep visitors up-to-date. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | petting zoo 110 animal 2908 association 8562 member 10154 | South-Holland → Vlaardingen 1853 |
| amstelparkvrienden.nl | Friends of the Amstelpark Association | The association works to ensure the park remains accessible to everyone and preserves its original character. They maintain that the park comprises three zones: a recreation zone, a cultural zone, and a natural zone, striving to preserve walking paths, events, and nature. The association also works on improvements such as accessibility for people with disabilities and sanitary facilities, monitoring the use of parking spaces. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | visitors 1048 event 45199 | Amsterdam → South 1488 |
| stichting-oudeplantage.nl | De Stichting Oude Plantage | The foundation was established in 2009 with the aim of preserving and restoring the park as a public park and combating deterioration. In 2019 they celebrated the second anniversary of their foundation and the 250th anniversary of the Oude Plantage, with extra attention given to these events. The park was formerly an automobile park, but after the introduction of paid parking, space for greenery has emerged, and parking spaces have been closed off. | Nature → Estates 771 | park 1863 parking 1928 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| woongroep-castellum.nl | Vereniging Woongroep Castellum | The Vereniging Woongroep Castellum consists of seniors who each live in their own apartment in a cube-shaped building, designed by architect Leo Heijdenrijk. The complex is located in the Kattonbroek district, bordering the Schothorst park and offers views of a pond and a lawn (Vliegerveld). The location provides connections to amenities such as shops, a bus stop and the Amersfoort Schothorst station, as well as the historic city center. | Senior & Assisted Living → Senior Housing 474 | district 371 complex 568 seniors 904 view 1045 building 3204 apartment 5088 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| zonnewijzerroermond.nl | Stadspark de Kartuis | The sundial is the result of a wish by the deceased former chairman Martin van het Erve, who wanted to enrich Stadspark de Kartuis with an educational attraction. The sundial is located in Stadspark de Kartuis in Roermond, specifically on Voogdijstraat, and is an interactive and educational place that explores time. The website encourages schools, associations, and groups to visit the sundial and participate in activities related to time. | Crafts → Clockmaking 51 | sundial 13 time 932 park 1863 education 13471 | Roermond → City Center 60 |
| stadsvoliere.nl | Stichting Stadsvolière | The aviary originated in 1959 through the initiative of the local population and has been maintained by volunteers to this day. In 1995, the Stichting Stadsvolière was founded, comprised of representatives from Vogelwacht and the political party Gemeente Belangen, alongside independent members. The aviary, a key attraction in the park, was renovated in 1995 after the demolition of the old, dilapidated aviary by the municipality, which initially lacked the funds. | Volunteering → Volunteer Organizations 683 | aviary 47 donor 757 park 1863 foundation 6678 community 7931 | Waadhoeke → Franeker 694 |
| asmarnhem.nl | ASM Arnhem | ASM Arnhem is located on the banks of the Rhine, in the former Stadsblokken area, and forms a completely new urban district with residential and working harbors and a city park. The urban district consists of ASM Haven, Haven of Workum and ASM Park, with a total of 350 homes, workplaces, and restaurants, and extensive watersport facilities. ASM Arnhem is located in the heart of Arnhem, on the Rhine, and is part of the Meinerswijk floodplain park, with good accessibility by car and public transport. | Accommodation → Holiday Parks 1024 | rhine 46 harbor 691 workplace 1046 park 1863 housing 4378 | Arnhem → Malburgen-West 39 |
| stadsparkhoofddorp.nl | Stads Park Hoofddorp | The website offers an overview of the most beautiful city parks in the Netherlands and encourages visitors to explore them to experience Dutch nature. The website contains a blog with articles about gardening issues, renting a picnic basket and an overview of dining options in Breda. The website also mentions Keukenhof, a world-famous flower park, and the popularity of Dutch tulips, with a focus on the April and May period. | Garden Maintenance → Gardeners 685 | tulip 267 park 1863 nature 9094 restaurant 11215 garden 13129 blog 13392 | Haarlemmermeer → Hoofddorp 2739 |
| oasisbeachappartementen.nl | Integer Vastgoed and Golden Gate Investments | The project ‘Oasis Beach’ offers 20 luxury three-room apartments and 3 luxury penthouses for sale starting from €129,500 and €275,000 respectively. Located in Almere Poort, adjacent to Almere Duin and Strand, the area offers access to nature reserves, recreational opportunities, and good connections to Amsterdam and ’t Gooi. The apartment complex features luxurious amenities such as a glass elevator, underfloor heating, and a parking space, and offers the option to purchase the apartments ready-to-move-in. | Spa → Saunas 920 | complex 568 parking 1928 beach 3210 apartment 5088 | Almere → Olympic Quarter 107 |
| zuidhoekpark.nl | Werkgroep Zuidhoekpark | The Zuidhoekpark working group was founded in February 2021 by residents of the Zuidhoek, with the goal of improving the Spui, originally a waterway, and making it more attractive for residents and children. Over the years, the Spui has changed: the water was filled in the 1960s, there were trees and a seashell path, but these have largely disappeared due to sick trees and weeds. The working group is convinced that the Spui can still be adapted by renaming it as the Zuidhoekpark and by developing an improvement plan, including the restoration of green space and trees and the creation of a play and meeting place. | Neighborhood Organizations → Residents’ Associations 965 | working group 134 green 889 plan 2566 resident 3245 | Rotterdam → Charlois 328 |