Top parkour spots in the Netherlands

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_{Looking for the best parkour and freerun spots in The Netherlands? Or, how we call it: “Nederland”. Then we got you covered. From cities to street spots and hidden gems. We’ll walk through the following top parkour spots that you need to discover:}

1. _{Yellow Walls in Eindhoven}

2. _{Castle Garden in Eindhoven}

3. _{The parkour gym of Commit040 in Eindhoven}

4. _{The parkour gym of JumpFreerun in Den Haag}

5. _{Sloterpark ‘IAMPARK’ in Amsterdam}

6. _{Johnny Spot in Amsterdam}

7. _{NDSM in Amsterdam}

8. _{QPark in Amersfoort}

9. _{Low wall spot in Maastricht}

10. _{In Zeist}

_{Yellow Walls in Eindhoven}

_{Yellow walls in the city centre of Eindhoven offer a parkour paradise. It brings, as the name suggest yellow (and a bit orange) walls and diverse obstacles. Providing endless opportunities for strides and creative combinations.  You’ll have several walls, and ledges with various gaps. Giving you possibilities for beginners, and pros. Also, you’ll find the local community of Commit040 Freerun at this spot.}  

• _{Spot rating 4.5}

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_{Castle Garden in Eindhoven}

_{Yes, we’re staying in Eindhoven for another freerun spot. A spot called ‘The Castle Garden’, which blends history with parkour in a unique setting. A beautiful scenery with many high walls to conquer, making it a ‘Castle’. Castle Garden is one of the most popular parkour parks in the Netherlands, that’s why dedicated a special blog to it.}  

_{The parkour spot is located at Kastelenplein Street. It used to be a (wheelchair) entry that led to a sauna, but nowadays this spot has become an abandoned terrain. A while back this spot was discovered by Bart van der Linden. The parkour park consists of walls, platforms, bars, and roofs. The combination of these elements creates a spot for freerunners with many possibilities and challenges.}

• _{Spot rating 4.2}

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_{The parkour gym of Commit040}

_{Okay, okay. One more freerun spot in Eindhoven! Because we can’t deny the importance of Commit040 for the parkour scene in The Netherlands. Commit040 is the place for the freerun, parkour and tricking community in Eindhoven and its surroundings.}  

_{Since August 2018, the community has found its home base in the first location on Strijp-S. Where they work with experienced teachers and known athletes such as Bart van der Linden and Siebe van de Spijker. Working passionately towards the development of the sport and providing a place for young people from different cultures and backgrounds.}

_{The gym includes a variety of custom-built structures, including walls, bars, foam pits, and (small) trampolines, designed specifically for parkour training.}

• _{Spot rating 4.5}

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_{Jump parkour gym in Den Haag}

_{Another parkour gym you can’t miss. The headquarter park of JUMP Freerun in Den Haag. It’s a top-notch indoor training facility for parkour enthusiasts. Where you can train on a wide range of obstacles. Such as wall runs, bar jumps, precision jumps, and foam pits. Obstacles to improve your parkour skills in a controlled environment.}

• _{Spot rating 5}

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_{JUMP Freerun is one the leaders in parkour within the Netherlands. They have several gyms, and give lessons within:}

1. _Amsterdam

2. _Heerenveen

3. _Houten

4. _Leeuwarden

5. _Uithoorn

6. _Utrecht

7. _{Den Haag}

_{Jump Freerun is also actively involved in supporting and promoting the global freerunning community. They organize events, provide equipment, offer coaching courses and workshops, and assist athletes. JUMP Freerun is also known for organizing community projects that bring together individuals and teams from diverse backgrounds, promoting collaboration and cultural exchange. Through their initiatives, events, sponsorships, and collaborations. Playing a crucial role in the growth and community building of the freerunning community.}

_{Johnny spot in Amsterdam}

_{This legendary spot is extremely well-known in the Amsterdam parkour community. The parkour spot really doesn’t have that many special obstacles of some sort. But still this spot is one of the most popular Amsterdam spots in CityLegends. All because this parkour spot is raw, and has a great vibe while freerunning.}  

• _{Spot rating 5}

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_{The spot is located in the middle of Amsterdam next to a great mural of a punk kid Johnny Rotten (aka Johnny Lindon, member of the band Sex Pistols). Giving the spot an extra urban feel. You can also check out Johnny spot in CityLegends, and even own it by uploading a clip.}

_{I Am Amsterdam}

_{From the remnants of the iconic "I am Amsterdam" letters, a new freerun spot has emerged. This spot has become the largest outdoor parkour area in Amsterdam and has gained tremendous popularity within the urban sports community. Not only do tourists appreciate the spot for its association with the famous letters, but it’s also loved by parkour enthusiasts.}  

_{The city of Amsterdam cleverly repurposed the letters, creating a park that not only provides a unique parkour experience but also addresses the challenge of finding suitable parkour spots. It's a great example, to use existing ‘city materials’ into a parkour spot.}

• _{Spot rating 5}

_{NDSM In Amsterdam}

_{The area surrounding the harbor may not seem like the ideal parkour location, but this industrial terrain defies expectations. Unlike typical parkour parks, it wasn't designed for freerunning. However, this is what makes it all the more exciting. The spot is a celebration of urban culture, expressed in countless ways. It's privately owned by artists and used for exhibitions and urban events.}  

_{This spot offers mor than a hangout. It has old industrial obstacles that can be used for tricking. The whole area emphasizes urban culture and creativity. A must-visit for parkour and freerunning fans!}

_{Ps. Unfortunately this spot hasn’t been mapped yet in CityLegends, could you do it?}  

_{QPark in Amersfoort}

_{Before we enter this parkour spot. Please treat it with respect, and don’t make too much noise. Because the whole neighbourhood is great for parkour, a lot of freerunners are coming to this spot. Which results you’ll be busted often, and kicked away. Yet, about the parkour spot. It has a lot of obstacles for a wall run, strides and a nice staircase.}  

• _{Spot rating 4.2}

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_{Achterheuvel in Zeist}

_{Explore Achterheuvel, Zeist's hidden gem for freerunners. The spot includes different wall heights, ranging from 0.6m to 1.5m, providing ample opportunities for creative moves. Additionally, freerunners can challenge themselves with walls complemented by rails, slanted walls, and side-walks.}

• _{Spot rating 5}

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_{Low wall spot at City Walls in Maastricht}

_{We’re going to the other side of the Netherlands. Maastricht! With a beautiful parkour spot, next to the city river ‘De Maas’. It has various low walls, and wall runs up to a medieval city tower. Which you possibly also could climb? Hint ;-).}  

_{Besides freerunning, you can also chill at this spot and meet local freerunners. And it’s a bit too hot, possibly take a quick dive into the water. Yet, be careful.}  

• _{Spot rating 4.5}

_{Want more spots?}

_{If you know more parkour spots, leave them in the comments or put them in CityLegends. Where you find more spots, contest and clips. And remember, always prioritize safety and respect the surroundings while practicing parkour.}