Ledeboerpark

Ledeboerpark is an urban park in Enschede covering around 16 hectares, with walking trails, water features, and open green areas for recreation. The grounds include a relocated farmhouse, a converted coach house, and multiple natural sections designed for different visitor activities.

The park was established in 1918 on land that once belonged to a private estate, and its central building was demolished in 1956 to create open space. This shift from private grounds to public green area reflects changes in how cities used their land over time.

The site contains a traditional Saxon farmhouse that was moved here from a nearby village and now serves as a space for environmental education. This relocated building shows how the community values local heritage and gives old structures new purposes.

The park is marked by two eagle sculptures at its entrance and is open from sunrise to sunset, with dogs required to stay on leashes. Flat pathways and multiple entry points make the grounds easy to navigate for visitors of all abilities.

The grounds feature one of the largest redwood trees in the Netherlands, whose imposing size makes it an unusual presence in this landscape. The former coach house has been converted into a beekeeping facility, allowing visitors to learn about this practice up close.