Wilhelmina Park

In 1888, Baron Van Boetzelaer van Oosterhout sold his land on Oudwijkerveld with a special condition: a public walking park had to be realised within ten years. The municipality held a competition for this, and it was garden architect Henri Copijn whose design emerged as the winner. He designed a park in the English landscape style.

The result of Copijn's vision is today's Wilhelmina Park. The park, which owes its name to Queen Wilhelmina, was laid out on the occasion of her inauguration in 1898, when she was only 18 years old. Covering an area of 26 hectares, the park accommodates a large pond, a rose garden, forest area and a playground, making it a popular destination for residents and visitors alike.

A special attraction in the park is the restaurant 'Wilhelminapark', located in a historic building that used to be a teahouse. The restaurant, known for its delicious dishes and terrace overlooking the pond, is the perfect place to relax after a walk through the park.