Stadspark
What is there to do?
Event site the trotting track
The trotting track is perhaps the most famous part of the Stadspark. Once built as a horse-racing track, it now often hosts other events. Thanks to its location in the middle of the Stadspark, the grounds have a special atmosphere. It is not for nothing that artists like The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner and Sting chose this place for their performances. In summer, there is plenty on the programme again. In July and August, you can come here for various concerts and festivals.
Celebrate summer
Enjoying the nice weather with your friends on a summer day. In the Stadspark, there are more than enough places to do just that. Choose a nice spot by the water or enjoy a drink in the cooling shade of a big tree. Bring a picnic basket or barbecue and celebrate summer. Who will you be having a drink in the park with soon?
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De Heemtuin
In the northwest corner of the Stadspark you will find de Heemtuin. Many unusual plants and flowers grow in this botanical garden. The garden is divided into different areas, such as a herb garden, a sandy plain and a wooded area. The natural character of the garden makes it a popular spot for birds: you can hear them whistling from the trees. Walking through the different areas will give you a moment's peace and quiet. De Heemtuin is always freely accessible.
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Fun for kids
In the centre of the park is the place to be for animal lovers: the petting zoo. Whereas at other petting zoos the animals are often kept in cages, here most of the animals just walk around freely. The goats and cows walk among the visitors and you can pet them if you like. Next to the petting zoo, children can ride ponies or play in the large playground. Feel like a snack? Settle down on the terrace of Paviljoen 't Groene Hart. The pavilion houses the nature education centre, where you can learn about nature in the city and the Stadspark.
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Camping Stadspark
At the back of the Stadspark is a cosy campsite. Among the greenery, you will meet other guests from everywhere and nowhere. Not that you necessarily have to come from far away, even as a city dweller it's worth pitching your tent here. It is a nice place to be. The campsite is fully equipped. At the entrance to the site is the cosy Eethuys Stadspark is located. Here, even when not camping, you can always go for a nice bite to eat.
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Art
During a walk in the Stadspark, you will not only enjoy nature, but also art. Scattered through the park are several special works of art. For instance, the archangel Michael, the tribute to Mr Scholten, the shifted cube sections and the three wedges. Some works have been in the park since its opening in 1913, while others were added much more recently. This makes for a nice combination of modern art and older works.
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Nature
Apart from the bigger crowd-pullers, there is above all a lot of beautiful nature in the park. Rugged, unspoilt stretches of forest where you can take beautiful walks. Before you know it, you suddenly find yourself face to face with one of the Scottish Highlanders who live here. They live freely in a fenced-off part of the park, which you can just walk through. They won't hurt you at all, but keep a little distance. They often stand in one of the fields grazing or lazing in the shade. Young are born regularly, so with a bit of luck you might see one of those little downy calves.
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Discgolf
You can also still go to the Stadspark for sports. Several sports clubs are located in the park. But you can also do a very special sport here: disc golf. It looks like golf, but with a frisbee. The baskets you have to throw the frisbee into are scattered around the park, so between holes you can see all sorts of things. Hire a set of Frisbees with your friends at the kiosk near the children's farm and compete against each other.
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