Parking Het Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen

If you’re looking for parking Het Amsterdamse Bos, your best choice depends on where you enter the forest and whether you’re dealing with free areas, time-limited blue zones, or the paid parking at P Hoofdentree. Use the tips below to match the rules to your plan—then compare reserved options on Mobypark if you want to arrive without searching for an available spot.

Pre-book private parking near Het Amsterdamse Bos

Mobypark lets you book private parking spaces from owners who don’t actively use them—think hotel parking, office building spots, private driveways, and unused garage spaces. Instead of relying only on walk-in availability at the forest entrances, you can pre-book a parking spot that fits your arrival timing and reduce the time spent driving around.

Where parking is free (and where you’ll pay at P Hoofdentree)

According to the Amsterdamse Bos parking info, parking is free in the forest area except at parking area P Hoofdentree.

On P Hoofdentree, the official tariff is €3,12 per hour (Mon–Sat, 09:00–19:00). The site also notes that on P Hoofdentree there are temporarily fewer spaces due to construction related to the Sportas. If you’re arriving in a busy window or expect a longer stay, it can be smarter to compare with pre-bookable private parking on Mobypark rather than timing everything around the availability at Hoofdentree.

Blue zones: use a parking disc and respect the maximum stay

Several parking areas in Het Amsterdamse Bos are set up as blue zones. Blue zone parking is free, but only for a limited time, and you need a parking disc to show your arrival time. Handicap parking spaces are excluded from the parking-duration limits.

For example, at the parking areas near the Dachaumonument, the Geitenboerderij Ridammerhoeve (small parking lot), and the Boswinkel parking strips, the maximum stay is 3 hours (Mon–Sun, 09:00–19:00).

The Sportpark area also has blue zones with a maximum stay of 4 hours (and P Emmakade allows up to 6 hours). This is valid Mon–Sat, 09:00–18:00. If your schedule is flexible (walks, lunch stop, sports), pre-booking a reserved spot on Mobypark can help you avoid turning your day into a timed parking exercise.

Match your entrance to the parking rules (Hoofdentree, Boswinkel, Sportpark)

Het Amsterdamse Bos has multiple car parks spread across the area, and rules can differ by lot. Common drivers’ reference points include P Hoofdentree, areas near the Dachaumonument, the Geitenboerderij, Boswinkel (visitor centre), and Sportpark.

• Main paid access: if your plan centers on the main entrance, P Hoofdentree is the paid exception and can have fewer spaces during Sportas works.
• Free but limited: blue zones near Boswinkel, Geitenboerderij, and Dachaumonument follow the 3-hour cap during the stated hours.
• Sports area: Sportpark blue zones follow the 4-hour cap (with P Emmakade at 6 hours) during the stated days and times.

The official parking info also states that there are electric charging points at multiple parking areas. If you drive an EV, check the specific parking lot options before you set off.

EV charging and practical arrival tips

Before you arrive, confirm whether the parking area you’re targeting has charging points, and keep your parking disc ready if you’re using a blue zone. Because some lots limit your stay to a few hours, it’s worth deciding early whether you’ll fit within the maximum time window.

When you want to avoid time pressure (especially during peak arrival times), comparing pre-bookable private parking on Mobypark alongside the public options can be the simplest way to secure a place before you drive in.

Busy days: reduce “circling” by booking ahead

When demand is higher—such as weekends, sport moments, or when a lot is affected by works—walking/driving around for an available bay can take time. With Mobypark, you can book a private spot in advance, which helps you spend your energy on your visit instead of searching at the entrances.