Volkspark, Public park in Enschede, Netherlands
The Volkspark spans 15 hectares of green space, featuring walking paths, lawns, trees, and a fountain that reaches heights of 23 meters.
The park, established in 1872 through H.J. van Heek's legacy, was created to provide textile workers with a recreational space for their families.
The park contains several art installations and a war memorial by Mari Andriessen, where annual commemoration ceremonies take place on May 4th.
The park welcomes visitors from sunrise to sunset, with designated areas for dogs and accessible pathways throughout the grounds.
Various animal species inhabit the park grounds, including goats, parakeets, squirrels, quails, fish, and rabbits, contributing to local biodiversity.
Location: Enschede
GPS coordinates: 52.21972,6.87778
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:01
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Fabriekscomplex Jannink
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Natuurmuseum Enschede
683 m
Watertoren Enschede Janninktoren
885 m
Gedenkzuil H.J. van Heek
210 m
Schuttersveld
646 m
M.H. Tromplaan 23, Enschede
664 m
De Stadsweide, Enschede
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M.H. Tromplaan 9, Enschede
795 m
De Maere
758 m
Hengelosestraat 42, Enschede
907 m
Memorial in Volkspark
219 m
Piet Heinstraat 1, Enschede
886 m
Pastorie NH gemeente
648 m
Villa Schuttersveld: Koetshuis
649 m
De Wigwam
851 m
Monument in het Belastingkantoor
842 m
Sonnevanck
665 m
Herenhuis De Stadsweide
837 m
Villa Schuttersveld: Tuinaanleg
621 m
Vrijstaand herenhuis
423 m
Villa Schuttersveld: Dienstwoningen
707 m
Villa Schuttersveld: Hek
619 m
Villa Schuttersveld: Koude bakken
604 m
Monument ‘Stoomweverij Nijverheid’
924 m
Plaquette in het NS-station
919 m
Joods monument
583 m
Herenhuis met artsenpraktijk
458 mReviews
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