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Sarphatipark
De Pijp's leafy little park right behind the Albert Cuyp Market — lawns, a pond and an ornate monument, beloved by locals for picnics.
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Tucked into the middle of De Pijp, Sarphatipark is a small English-style park that the neighbourhood treats as its back garden. It sits just a block behind the Albert Cuyp Market.
The park
Winding paths, a pond and big shady trees surround lawns that fill with picnickers on sunny days. At its centre is an ornamental monument and fountain honouring Samuel Sarphati, the 19th-century doctor and city planner the park is named after.
The vibe
There are no big attractions here — just a genuine, leafy slice of De Pijp life, and a welcome breather from the market crowds a street away.
Getting there
It's in the heart of De Pijp, an easy combine with the Albert Cuyp Market and the neighbourhood's many cafés.
What to expect
A compact, leafy local park
The ornamental Sarphati monument and fountain
Picnic lawns and a quiet pond
A one-minute walk from the Albert Cuyp Market
Tips from locals
It's a short stroll from the Albert Cuyp Market — pick up snacks there and picnic in the park.
Find the ornate Sarphati monument at its heart, a bust set in a star-shaped fountain.
It's a quiet local green space in De Pijp, off the main tourist track.
Wander the winding paths past the pond, willows and little bridges.
It's about a 20-minute walk south of the Rijksmuseum.
Did you know?
It's named after Samuel Sarphati, a 19th-century physician and philanthropist who shaped modern Amsterdam.
Sarphati started the city's refuse-collection service and was behind projects like the Amstel Hotel.
It was laid out between 1881 and 1886 in the English landscape style.
The monument's fountain is shaped like a stylised Star of David, a nod to Sarphati's Jewish heritage.
During the WWII occupation the park was renamed and Sarphati's bust removed; both were restored after the war.
FAQ
- Is Sarphatipark free?
- Yes. It's a small free public park, open day and night.
- What's near Sarphatipark?
- The Albert Cuyp Market — Amsterdam's biggest street market — is one block away.
- Who was Sarphati?
- Samuel Sarphati was a 19th-century Amsterdam doctor and urban planner; the park and its central monument are named for him.
Sarphatipark
Sarphatipark, 1072 PB, Amsterdam