Park Schoonoord, Historical park in Scheepvaartkwartier, Netherlands.
Park Schoonoord is a 1.2-hectare historical garden in Rotterdam designed in English landscape style. The grounds contain over 1000 plant species, including ancient cedar trees and a 200-year-old beech, distributed along winding pathways.
The land transitioned from pastures in the 17th century into a private estate and was redesigned around 1860 by architect JD Zocher in its current English style. This transformation created one of the city's most significant garden spaces.
The park reflects Rotterdam's horticultural traditions through its architectural details, including an 18th-century entrance gate with ornate ironwork. These features show how the space served as a private retreat for the city's wealthy residents.
The park is located at Kievitslaan 8 and is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Guided tours through the botanical collection are available for those who wish to explore the grounds in more depth.
The park maintains ten beehives and supports diverse wildlife including Japanese koi fish and a resident tawny owl. This blend of cultivated bees and wild inhabitants makes the garden an active living ecosystem.
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