Parks Nature

Botanical Gardens
Great for a visit in between classes, as all UU students have free access to the gardens

• By Hau + 6
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• Stephan: “When the weather is nice, I like to come here and enjoy the beautiful gardens and the good weather.”
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• Sanne: “It's cool that your're so in the middle of the Botanical Gardens”
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• Hau : “This is a wonderful place to take a walk or have lunch with your friends. Access is free for UU students.”

Griftpark
This park is a few minutes away from the the City Center University library and is a popular meeting spots for students.

• By Studentlife Team + 2
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• Fayruz : “As I wander aimlessly around Griftpark, I forget about my stress. I just focus on the green scenery, the ducks leisurely swimming in the pond, and the trees. If you take a break from studying, I highly recommend taking a stroll in the park, as it can be a rejuvenating experience for the soul.”
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• Thomas : “A beautiful park, perfect for a picnic with friends. It also has an interesting history. Until 1960, it was the most polluted place in Utrecht due to the gas factory that was built there.”
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• Studentlife Team: “Griftpark has so much to offer, from a basketball court to skate park and a “city petting zoo”!”

Park Oog in Al
Experience the enchanting allure of Park Oog in Al: a captivating city park with wildlife, historical traces, and a culinary oasis at Landhuis in de Stad.

• By Lobke
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• Lobke: “This is a beautiful park in Lombok. I lived nearby and took many walks here during the pandemic. It is a place for all animal lovers, as there is a deer enclosure in the middle of the park with various animals. Additionally, the park is also home to Landhuis in de Stad, a place for great coffee and pastries.”

Wilhelminapark
This 122-year-old park is Utrecht's most favourite spot for a summer BBQ.

• By Studentlife Team + 3
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• Kees: “I have a very sweet dog who I love to walk and play with. When we go to the Wilhelmina Park together, she is as happy as a pup and runs/swims after everything.”
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• Wiktoria: “I have a soft spot for this place since a lot of social events took place there during my first year of studying in Utrecht. ”
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• Studentlife Team: “It is a perfect spot for a date or quality time with friends. Located between the International Campus and the city centre, Wilhelminapark is always full of students having picnics or going for walks. In the summer you should definitely try ice cream from Vorst, which is just around the corner.”

Maxima Park
Máximapark is about the same size as Central Park in New York!

• By Studentlife Team + 1
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• Berne: “Máximapark is where the green meets the modern. It is a lovely place to go for a walk and let go of the daily stressors.”
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• Studentlife Team: “Located in Leidsche Rijn district, the Maximapark belongs to one of the most beloved parks in the Netherlands.”

Park Bloeyendael
Park Bloeyendael is Utrecht's best kept secret!

• By Studentlife Team
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• Studentlife Team: “Not many people know about this hidden gem. If you enjoy running in the nature, you should definitely visit Park Bloeyen.”

Juliana Park
Park, playground and zoo all in one!

• By Berne + 1
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• Studentlife Team: “Visiting this park is the best way to reconnect with nature and boost your well-being by surrounding yourself with animals like chickens, sheep, and ducks.”
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• Berne: “In every season the juliana park is a nice place to walk. And in the summer you can have a picnic among the chickens”

The munt
Get your swimsuit and come here to swim and relax with friends or strangers

• By Maya
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• Maya: “Ever since I was a kid, I've been coming to La Monnaie in the summer. You're just outside the center, but right in the hustle and bustle. Swimming, relaxing, skating: everything is possible ”

Park Het Gagelbos
Discover the nature outside Utrecht

• By Sanne
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• Sanne: “During all the lockdowns I could be found here a lot to rollerblade or walk. Nice and close to home, but not in the city.”

Park Lepelenburg
Get your picknick basket, take your picknick blanked and your day will be fantastic!

• By Derin
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• Derin: “If you are looking for a location somewhere easy to access from Utrecht Centraal and also having some supermarket options, that is your destination. It is not the biggest park in Utrecht but one of my favorite so far!”