The Vondelpark doesn't have a monopoly on sprawling parkland. To its northwest, surrounded by residential buildings, the bucolic Rembrandtpark spreads over 45 leafy (and watery) hectares and is criss-crossed by walking and cycling paths. Unlike the similarly named Southern Canal Ring party square, Rembrandtplein, the Rembrandtpark is little visited by tourists.
Home to abundant wildlife and birdlife, the park is also a favourite with families for its water-play area, climbing pyramid, adventure playground and Amsterdam's oldest petting zoo, Kinderboerderij de Uylenburg . In the northwestern corner of the park, the zoo has been here for close to four decades, and kids can interact with donkeys, geese, goats, pigs, sheep, ponies and other friendly critters.
