# Vondelpark

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Content updated: 2026-06-22

Vondelpark is a large public park in Amsterdam, with broad paths, open lawns, trees, and plants. Locals and visitors walk, cycle, exercise, and relax there. Its green spaces bring recreation into the city, while birds and amphibians share the landscape.

The setting has changed through work on paths, trees, stork poles, wildlife, and public use. Older trees have suffered from play, heavy pruning, compacted soil, and limited water. Renovated footpaths addressed conditions affecting trees along their edges. Volunteers help amphibians cross toward ponds during spring migration. Management balances safety with nesting birds, while nature groups encourage amphibian-friendly gardens.

Art adds another layer, including Moki, a sculpture made from recycled ship steel. The work represents openness to others, a value associated with Amsterdam. Storks nest on dedicated poles, and one called Manke Nelis became known for one working leg. Street art appears near the play pond.

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## Photos

- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Vondelpark_6836f006f44f54dc86a264a9_0.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amsterdam,_Vondelpark,_at_the_pond-2.jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Vondelpark_6836f006f44f54dc86a264a9_1.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vondelpark_\(40757631300\).jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Vondelpark_6836f006f44f54dc86a264a9_2.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vondelpark_\(42513988852\).jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Vondelpark_6836f006f44f54dc86a264a9_3.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vondelpark_,_Amsterdam_,_Netherlands_-_panoramio_\(61\).jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Vondelpark_6836f006f44f54dc86a264a9_4.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vondelpark_,_Amsterdam_,_Netherlands_-_panoramio_\(58\).jpg)

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