Parking near Weteringsplantsoen

The Weteringsplantsoen was created around 1845 on the site of the former De Wetering bastion, part of Amsterdam’s old defences. Where ramparts and a mill once stood, an elongated city park emerged on the outskirts of the nineteenth-century city. The name refers to a historic watercourse that ran from the city centre towards the outskirts, of which the Boerenwetering is still a remnant. As Amsterdam continued to expand and the De Pijp neighbourhood was built, the park also changed. A new link towards the neighbourhood cut through the original green space, dividing the area into the Eerste Weteringsplantsoen and the Tweede Weteringsplantsoen. This division still exists today.

The Weteringsplantsoen is often perceived as a single area. The two parks are linked by water, walking routes and sightlines along the Singelgracht. The First Weteringsplantsoen is closer to the city centre and is characterised by green spaces along the water, historic buildings and peaceful footpaths. The Second Weteringsplantsoen has a more playful character and has played an important role as a neighbourhood park for generations. It was here that the Netherlands’ first public children’s playground was established in 1880.

Like many historic sites in Amsterdam, the Weteringsplantsoen also has a poignant history. On 12 March 1945, thirty political prisoners and resistance fighters were executed by the German occupying forces in the Eerste Weteringsplantsoen. Today, monuments and memorial sites remind visitors of this event.

For many visitors, the Weteringsplantsoen is primarily a thoroughfare between the city centre and De Pijp. But anyone who takes a moment to explore it will discover that it is much more than that. It is a place where nineteenth-century urban development, wartime history, neighbourhood life and nature come together in a single green landscape.

Are you visiting the Weteringsplantsoen and want to be sure of a parking space? Then simply book your parking space online at Q-Park Heinekenplein. Would you rather park somewhere else in Amsterdam? Then take a look at our full range of car parks in Amsterdam.

How much does it cost to park near the Weteringsplantsoen in Amsterdam?

At Q-Park Heinekenplein, you can park from €37.50 per day. Book your parking space online in advance to be guaranteed a space. You can easily drive in and out using your number plate, so you no longer need to stop at the payment terminal.