Park Barbecues
The Dutch love to barbecue. During the summer there’s nothing better than eating outside with friends and family. For city-dwellers without a garden, there a number of parks in Amsterdam where barbecues are allowed. Check the list here.
Here’s a list of parks in Amsterdam where barbecues are allowed. Remember to stay in open areas, away from trees and do not use a barbecue that lies directly on the ground. Because of the recent hot weather, the parks are very dry so take extra care with fire. Also, remember to clean up after you. Enjoy!
Westerpark
Barbecues are allowed throughout the park, but stay away from the trees.
Vliegenbos
Only on the open areas next to the camping site and by the entrance.
Siegerpark, Sloterpark and Rembrandtpark
Barbecues are allowed throughout the parks.
Flevopark
Barbecues are allowed, but stay away from the trees and take your barbecue coals home with you
Diemerpark
Barbecues are allowed but no open fires.
Eendrachtspark
Barbecues are only allowed for events with 500 people or more. Ask for permission at the Stadsdeel office.
Amsterdamse Bos
Barbecues are allowed in certain fields. The barbecue must be placed at least 5 metres from the forest edge and must be at least 50cm above the grass. Do not use forest wood. Open fires are forbidden. Large groups should first contact Mr Breedvelt 06 29081636.
Gaasperparkplas
The Gaasperplaspark also has special areas with inbuilt barbecue spots to be found on the shore, on the camping park, by the watersports area and on the north side of the Gaasperplas. For parties of more than 25 people a license must be obtained from the Groengebeid Amstelland, for a party of more than 200 people, ask at the Stadsdeel office Zuidoost.
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