Five beautiful nature reserves where your dog can run free

In the south of Nieuw-Vennep you can take your dog for a good walk in the Venneperhout recreation park. It is a spacious park of eighty hectares where dogs are allowed all year round. Dogs can lose their energy here by running, sniffing and romping in the green surroundings of the park.

In Cruquius you will find the Boseilanden: a large walking area that is part of Spaarnwoude Park. Dogs are allowed here every season. There is a lot of green and clean swimming water, ideal! Sometimes you come across small pieces where the dog has to be leashed, there are signs that make this clear.

Recreation area Houtrak in Spaarnwoude is the ideal place for a nice walk with the dog. With more than a hundred hectares of off-leash area, this is a gem that you will not soon get tired of. In addition to all the greenery that Houtrak has to offer, you will also find a large pond where dogs are allowed to swim. Dogs are allowed to run free all year round. You just have to pay attention in the part within the Burgemeester Michielsenweg, dogs have to be on a leash there.

Also with nature reserve the Green Weelde in Vijfhuizen you have come to the right place for a nice off-leash area. Dogs are allowed all year round in almost the entire area. Your four-legged friend can go wild here and take a refreshing dip. In an adventurous mood? Then hike to the top of the Big Spotters Hill where you have a beautiful view over the municipality of Haarlemmermeer.

For a shorter round you can go to Buitenshot in Hoofddorp. The park is made up of grass-covered embankments to reduce ground noise from Schiphol. An effective solution against noise nuisance and a very nice and nice walking area! Walk with the dog between the embankments and discover Buitenshot together. Haven't walked out after the round yet? The off-leash area is close by Plesman corner and the Haarlemmermeer forest, so you can easily extend your walk!