Oh yeah, it's allowed! So let's check them out.
As long as you keep it fun & clean, there are some awesome parks in Utrecht to fire up the barbecue.. 🔥
Images: PVDA & AD
1. Lepelenburg
This pretty park, marked by it's bandstand, is a center of cultural activity. It's often used for live music concerts & dance performances. So if you're lucky you might catch a free show! 😏
Distance from central station: 1.4 km
Is there a real toilet here? Yes
View on Google Maps 📍
Images: DUIC & Uitagenda
2. Griftpark
The Griftpark is a more modern park in the heart of Utrecht. Thanks to the playground, mini zoo and restaurant, it's a favorite for many Utrechters and visitors.
Distance from central station: 2.0 km
Real toilet: Yes
View on Google Maps 📍
Images: Indebuurt
3. Park Transwijk
Park Transwijk is a large park, often used for big events and activities like the annual Liberation Festival. And when nothing is happening.. there's always the city farm, where you can come and cuddle animals! 🤗
Distance from central station: 2.5 km
Real toilet: Yes
View on Google Maps 📍
Images: Tripadvistor, Instagram
4. Julianapark
The Julianapark is one of the oldest city parks in Utrecht. It was built in 1903. ☝️🤓
There are many large and old trees and there's an animal meadow.
Distance from central station: 2.5 km
Real toilet: No
View on Google Maps 📍
Images: Nieuws030, Youtube
5. Park Oog in Al
This monumental park is very popular with the neighbourhood, and we understand why; they have deer, a playground and some remnants of an old German bunker. Something for everybody.. 😅
Distance from central station: 1.4 km
Real toilet: No
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FURTHERMORE 💡
What if there's no real toilet?
Well.. there is not a big chance you’ll get caught but when you do it’ll cost you €140, which could've been spend on meat & drinks. So just be cautious! 😉
Respect the grass (the green stuff growing on the ground...) 🙏
Do not place the barbecue directly on the grass. Use one with legs, or put a stone or shelf underneath. This way no scorch marks are created in the grass.
Clean your shit up 👏
Afterwards; get your shit together, put it in a bag and take it home with you, or wherever, other than the park! 😇
(In the Griftpark, Wilhelminapark, Park Lepelenburg and Park Transwijk there are underground containers for your waste. In the Griftpark, Wilhelminapark, Julianapark, Park Lepelenburg, Park Transwijk, Majellapark, Krommerijnpark and Tolsteegplantsoen there are barbecue cabins. Here you can throw away your used coal and / or disposable barbecue - info: website Gemeente Utrecht)
Was that it ?
Let us know if we forgot any hotspots, tips, or you have some funny BBQ story!
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