On Amsterdam’s west side, Frederik Hendrikplantsoen offers a green pause close to the city’s canals, while Diemerpark is a larger landscape park in Amsterdam-Oost near IJburg. Diemerpark was built over a former landfill and has paths, sports facilities and a beach.
- Diemerpark: approximately 875,000 m² in Amsterdam-Oost.
- Things to do: follow running routes, cycle or skate on paved paths, use sports fields, visit the open-air theatre or swim at the beach.
- Sports activities: take place from September through May.
- Frederik Hendrikplantsoen: a green space in Amsterdam-West.
Frederik Hendrikplantsoen for a nearby pause
Frederik Hendrikplantsoen is a park option for a green-space stop while exploring this part of Amsterdam.
The park’s name also gives you a useful point to include in a route through this part of Amsterdam, such as a one-day Amsterdam walking route from Hotel Schroder.
Westerpark for a longer visit
Westerpark is another park named in this guide, but the available park facts focus on Diemerpark rather than Westerpark. For a visit built around specific outdoor activities, Diemerpark has more clearly described options.
Erasmuspark and other west-side green space
Erasmuspark is another west-side green space to consider, though the park details here are about Diemerpark in Amsterdam-Oost. Diemerpark’s distinct combination of routes, sports areas and a beach makes it the best-described choice for an activity-led outing.
What can you do at Diemerpark?
Diemerpark is a large landscape park near IJburg, between Diemen, the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal and the Rieteilanden on IJburg. It was formerly a waste-disposal site: the landfill is enclosed by a structure, with the park built on top, making it comparable to a large rooftop garden.
You can use its running routes and paved paths for cycling or skating, or head to its sports fields and open-air theatre. The city describes the park as a habitat for many plant and animal species and part of Amsterdam’s Main Green Structure.
From Hotel Schroder, Amsterdam Central Station is about a 14-minute walk or a 3-minute drive; from there, plan onward travel to Diemerpark. Pair the outing with time at the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal, which borders the park. For city travel options, see the guide to Amsterdam metro and public transport.
Before you go
At Diemerpark, swimming is permitted only at the beach. Barbecuing and kite-flying are prohibited, and dogs may run off leash only in designated areas shown on the park map. Public toilets are available; the city’s public-toilet map shows their locations. Check the official site before you go for park guidance from the City of Amsterdam.
FAQs
Where is Diemerpark?
It is in Amsterdam-Oost near IJburg, between Diemen, the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal and the Rieteilanden on IJburg.
Can you swim at Diemerpark?
Yes. Swimming is permitted at the park’s beach only.
Are dogs allowed off leash in Diemerpark?
Dogs may run off leash in designated parts of the park. Check the park map for those areas.