Maaskant Park

Maaskant park

Originally built for trucks to carry deliveries in and out of the building, this road has been decommissioned for vehicles and repurposed as a greenway. Much like the world-renowned High Line Park, in New York, and Paris’s Promenade Plantee, Maaskant Park joins a modern history of elevated parks where the value of public space in our cities finds cities and developers in alignment with the provision of this civic good.

The park is named after one of the historic building’s architects, Huig Maaskant. The green oasis in the city offers an escape from the urban hustle and bustle.

Designed and developed by landscape architects Blooming Buildings in cooperation with plant designer Harry Pierik, it features over 500 different plant species, interspersed with brightly colored seating and a pétanque court.

Opening times:

08:00 to 20:00 May – October

09:00 to 18:00 November – April

Sign up for the latest news on the park and the building here, to be informed of events, activations, changes in hours and more!

How should I plan my visit?

Enter from Conradstraat and enjoy!

Please respect the park’s rules and regulations:
No smoking, as this is a smoke-free property
No walking in plant beds, removing plants or picking flowers
No vending or solicitation
No bicycles, scooters or motorized vehicles
No use of fire or grilling
No amplified sound, except with ownership permission
No camping or sleeping Pets welcome, if kept on a leash, out of the planting beds and must be cleaned up after

FAQ

Is there a fee to use the park?

The park is open daily for general enjoyment at no cost. Amplified sound, photo shoots, and events of any kind are not allowed, except with explicit written permission of the property.

Who planted the park, and can I find out more about the planting?

Blooming Buildings is our landscape partner. You can learn more about their work here.

Can I book a guided visit?

Please contact Blooming Buildings, our landscape partner for a guided tour at office@bloomingbuildings.nl

Are there any activities to participate in on the Park?

We have a permanent Petanque court on the park and will be offering other passive games, and plan to program regularly. Please see our events page, sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on all happenings at Maaskant Park.

I lost something while at the park. Is there a lost and found?

Please call GHG security: +31 (0)10 240 34 39

Is amateur photography or recording allowed in the park?

Definitely! And don’t forget to tag @groothandelsgebouw on Instagram

For professional and commercial photography and filming please see below.

I am interested in hosting an event/photo shoot. Is this possible?

Events and photo shoots, as well as amplified sound, are not allowed on the park without explicit written permission of the building. Click here to inquire about events on the park, rates, and availability.

Will you have food and beverage on offer in the park?

At the moment, we do not have any food vendors on the Park, nor are individuals allowed to sell food. We intend to have a horeca program in the future, so if you are interested in being a vendor, email us.