Parks and Gardens

Explore South Holland's diverse green spaces, ranging from the world-famous floral displays of Keukenhof in Lisse to the historic Japanese Garden within Landgoed Clingendael. The region features numerous 'kinderboerderijen' or petting zoos, such as De Klaprooshof and Poelepetaat, which provide interactive animal encounters. These sites include 17th-century estates like Buitenplaats Bijdorp and urban nature centers like Van Andel-Spruijt, offering a mix of manicured botanical collections and accessible community parks throughout the province.

Parks and Gardens — Kort

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Keukenhof Gardens

Large flower garden famous for extensive spring displays of tulips and other bulb flowers, featuring gardens, pavilions, and seasonal events.

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Koekamp

Historic park near The Hague Central Station, home to a deer park and traditional cattle.

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Clingendael Park

The tranquil park with a picturesque pond, trees, lawns and pathways is an ideal place for an afternoon walk.

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Japanese Garden

Although this garden is open for just a few weeks every year, its beauty is breathtaking so you shouldn't miss it.

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Buitenplaats Bijdorp

17th-century estate and monastery in Voorschoten featuring landscaped gardens and historical architecture.

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Kinderboerderij De Klaprooshof

Community petting zoo in Voorhout featuring domestic farm animals and play areas.

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Jeugdspeelpark

Nature-oriented playground and petting zoo in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht with free admission.

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De Oude Zustertuin

Small park and petting zoo in Bodegraven situated on the site of a former convent garden.

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Kinderboerderij Binnenmaas

Large petting zoo part of the Binnenmaas recreation area, featuring goats, sheep, and pigs.

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Kinderboerderij Poelepetaat

Local petting zoo in Lisse located near the Keukenhof forest area.

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Dierenweide SamenZo

Small animal enclosure and meadow located in Mijnsheerenland.

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Kinderboerderij Contactweide

Petting zoo in Gouda with a focus on animal interaction and educational programs.

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Kinderboerderij Agathahoeve

Farm and petting zoo in Rockanje located near the North Sea coast.

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Kinderboerderij

Petting zoo in Alblasserdam featuring various domestic farm animals.

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Zorg- en Kinderboerderij In de Krom

Combined care farm and petting zoo in Moordrecht providing community animal care.

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Dierenweide

Small animal meadow and petting area located in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel.

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Kinderboederij "Floreffehoeve"

Petting zoo in Sliedrecht housed in a traditional farm setting.

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Van Andel-Spruijt Natuurcentrum

Nature center in Hardinxveld-Giessendam featuring a petting zoo and educational nature exhibits.

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Stadsboerderij

Urban farm in Dordrecht offering animal encounters within a city park setting.

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