Five beautiful walking areas in Haarlemmermeer

The huge recreation area Houtrak is part of it Spaarnwoude Park and it is the ideal place for a nice walk. Thanks to the size of the area you will not get bored easily. Admire the large green grassy plains and the many different trees, plants and flowers. Dogs are welcome in this area and are allowed to run loose almost everywhere. In the middle of the area you will find the Grote Vijver, where you or your four-legged friend can cool off. Imagine yourself during a walk in Houtrak in an oasis of peace and enjoy nature.

You will find Stadspark Hoofddorp right in the center. Escape the crowds and relax with a walk in this beautiful green park. The park will be further developed in the coming years to focus on recreation in the park. Stadspark Hoofddorp has a walking forest that connects the center and the station of Hoofddorp. Let the path lead you past the Fruit Gardens and De Boerenzwaluw petting zoo. With trees that are more than 100 years old and the large heron colony that lives in the area, it is a unique walking area. That you definitely want to see at least once!

Park Zwanenburg is relatively new and is located next to Spaarnwoude Park. The area is incredibly green and a beautiful place for walking. The park opened in 2010 and is still under development. To give nature a helping hand, a Birth Forest has been opened. Parents and grandparents can plant a tree in the forest together with their (grand)child up to 12 years old. In honor of the birth of the child. In this way, a diverse forest is slowly created in Park Zwanenburg and it becomes an even greener environment.

This huge nature reserve in Vijfhuizen offers endless hiking pleasure. De Groene Weelde is located between Vijfhuizen, Cruquius and Hoofddorp and is connected to it Haarlemmermeer forest en Park Five Houses. It is a diverse recreational area with forests, waters and animals. In this area you will find, among other things, the Prince Bernhard Forest. A beautiful and spacious forest where you can walk. Also located is the famous Big Spotters Hill in the Groene Weelde. At the top of this hill you have a beautiful view over Haarlemmermeer. Hikers can walk different routes again and again. And due to the versatility of the area, they will not quickly get tired of it.

Parkbos Venneperhout is located in the south of Nieuw-Vennep and, with over 80 hectares, is not a small walking area. In this nature reserve you walk through stretches of forest, across open plains and along the water. Take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle in this large and versatile area. You are also more than welcome here with dogs. Dogs are allowed off leash here all year round and can cool off in the water features in Venneperhout on hot summer days.