Park Vijfhuizen: new recreational area in Haarlemmermeer

Park Vijfhuizen is one of the newest recreational areas in Haarlemmermeer. Planting started in 2013. The municipality was able to build this park with European subsidies. Now it gets greener every year and more and more nature. The area is connected to the Groene Weelde, which lies slightly to the south-west. In the park there is a playground for children. Also here is the monument and memorial forest in memory of the victims of the MH17 plane crash.

Woman on picnic bench with a view of playground equipment in park Vijfhuizen

Park packed with hiking trails and cycling routes

In Park Vijfhuizen you will find many different hiking trails and cycling routes. The cycle paths connect the area to the nature reserves Plesman corner, the Green Wealth en the Haarlemmermeer forest. In the nature reserve there is a nod to the Big Spotters Hill fitted. The water feature has the same shape. The recreation area really relaxes you. You can enjoy walking through nature here. Park Vijfhuizen is also a great place for dogs. Part of the park is an off-leash area.

Memorial forest as MH17 monument

We all remember it. On July 17, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed in eastern Ukraine. All 298 people on board were killed. It turned out that the plane was shot down by a missile. Haarlemmermeer has created a memorial forest to commemorate the victims of this flight. 298 trees have been planted in the park. The green ribbon in memory of the victims is a symbolic of each victim. The MH17 monument is also located in Vijfhuizen.

Girl and other children in playground in park Vijfhuizen

Park Vijfhuizen accessibility

Do you want to visit Park Vijfhuizen? You can park here for free and the park is easily accessible. Follow the signs 'Expo Haarlemmermeer' and then 'Parking MH17' for ample parking at this recreation area. If you want to continue your journey by public transport from the Schiphol, Haarlem and Hoofddorp train stations, you can take the bus. Get on the R-Net 300 bus. It does not matter whether you come from Haarlem or Schiphol. The Expo Haarlemmermeer bus stop is also for public transport travelers.

Are you going to visit this new recreation area in Haarlemmermeer soon?