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The Groenzoom is a beautiful nature and recreation area where many birds can be seen. The large numbers of great and little egrets in the area were striking. Geese also returned in large numbers. It also became clear that the water features are very shallow. A swan was even seen sleeping in the middle of one.

Annie M.G. Schmidtpark is located between Berkel en Rodenrijs and Bergschenhoek. This long and narrow park, covering approximately 72 hectares, is situated along the high-speed railway line and offers wonderful recreational opportunities. The park is divided into three sections: North, Central, and South. In North, you can truly enjoy nature. There are grassy areas for picnics, a playground with play equipment, a Cooper track, and a soccer field. In the central section, you'll find De Windas swimming pool. There's also a large skate park. In the southern section, you'll find the nature play island Tuin van Floddertje and a mountain bike trail.

Until 1932, free travel between Pijnacker and Berkel wasn't possible. Cyclists and pedestrians paid a cent to pass the 't Meerhek gate. This was the so-called "toll gate" on the Klapwijkseweg between the two villages. In earlier centuries, the Klapwijkseweg was the only passable connection between Pijnacker and Berkel. The narrow road ran between two lakes: the Oostmeer and the Bergboezem. These two lakes were connected by several bridges on the Klapwijkseweg. It was the main way to travel from Berkel to Delft via Pijnacker. To raise funds for the maintenance of the road and the bridges, the municipality of Berkel was granted the right to charge tolls starting in 1555. This "toll right" was sold on several times but remained in effect until 1932. Then the province bought it off, and the Klapwijkseweg became a provincial road, to which the municipality of Pijnacker also contributed financially from that point on. The wrought-iron fencing between the pillars was removed, allowing traffic to pass freely without having to stop and pay tolls. Now you pass the renovated toll gate on your way to the nature and recreation area "De Groenzoom."

very nice bridge

Very nice bike path. Some of the bridges require a bit of momentum 😉

After (heavy) rain some parts can be soggy. There is almost always an alternative or cut-off possible.

Enjoy a lovely walk in the Groenzoom

Enjoy a lovely walk in the Groenzoom