Parking Meijendel, The Hague

Free parking at the Meijendel entrances (P1, P2 & P3)

Parking Meijendel is mainly about choosing the right entrance and car park inside the nature area. Dunea states that there are free parking spots in Meijendel, and the biggest one is P1 (Kievietsduin), right by the roundabout. You’ll also find free parking at the official entrance car parks along Meijendelseweg, but always follow the signs for the exact lot you use.

Park where it matches your plan (Monkeybos, De Tapuit, dogs)

• Monkeybos: use the de Kieviet entrance and park at P1.
• Bezoekerscentrum De Tapuit & Duincampus: park at P2 or P3 near the de Kieviet area.
• Walking with a dog (leash required in many areas): parking is possible near the Zwarte Pad area and there’s also a garage (Zwolsestraat).

If you’re aiming for a quieter route, Dunea notes that some parts can be sensitive to crowding on weekends—so picking the right entrance can matter as much as the car park itself.

Parking disc zones in Wassenaar: when they apply

In Wassenaar, there is no paid parking, but there are parking disc (parkeerschijf) zones in specific areas marked by signs and blue lines. These time limits typically do not replace the rules for parking at the Meijendel nature reserve—so if you’re unsure, check the signage at the entrance/parking lot you choose.

• City centre zone: Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00, usually max 2 hours (near Langstraat and on Luifelbaan max 30 minutes).
• Duinrell area zone: daily 8:00–21:00, max 2 hours.
• Stadhoudersplein zone: Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00, max 30 minutes (covered garage area next to Albert Heijn: max 1 hour).

Parking with a horse trailer or camper

Dunea specifies that at P1 (Kievietsduin), the outer bays are reserved for cars with a horse trailer and for campers. If there’s a “no cars without trailer” restriction indicated by sign, follow it—don’t assume you can use the reserved bays.

Weekend crowds and practical arrival tips

Some entrances in Meijendel can feel busy on weekends, especially around the main visitor areas. If you want to avoid last-minute circling when lots fill up, you can also check Mobypark for any future availability around Meijendel before you set off—then you can compare your options quickly if public spaces are limited.