Leeghwater Park Purmerend
Final design
Commissioned by the Municipality of Purmerend, Buro Mien Ruys has developed the design and vision for the new Leeghwaterpark in Purmerend. This involves a future-proof plan in which a green recreational ribbon provides connection and recognition. Leeghwaterpark is the city park of Purmerend. As a 'green lung', Leeghwaterpark connects the districts of Gors-Noord, Wheermolen-Oost, Purmer-Zuid, and Purmer-Noord. The upgrading of Leeghwaterpark is part of the Municipality of Purmerend's overarching Parks Plan Purmerend 2021-2040.
Parks are increasingly seen as the 'Pearls of the city'. They are used for relaxation, exercise, and social interaction, and serve as an important means of combating heat stress in the city, retaining and storing water, and for ecology.
December 2025
We started felling and removing the trees. In doing so, we took careful account of the animals living in the area. We worked according to an ecological protocol, and our city ecologist was closely involved in the work.
April 2026
Work has started in the park. Contractor Markus worked primarily in the northern part of the park. Two bridges were replaced because they no longer met the requirements for the new layout. The old bridges were given a second life and were placed at other locations within the municipality. We carried out the work in phases so that part of the park remained open at all times.
