Dommelplantsoen

Dommelplantsoen is the best-known gay cruising area (homo-ontmoetingsplaats) in Eindhoven: a green riverside park strung along the river Dommel, south of the city centre near Jacob van Maerlantlaan. It has a long-standing reputation on Dutch cruising guides and is one of the few spots in the region documented across more than one source. Activity is outdoors and seasonal. It picks up after dark, mostly in spring and summer, in the wooded edges away from the main paths. During the day it is simply a pleasant public park used by walkers and cyclists, so discretion and respect for other park users is expected. The Netherlands is one of the most LGBTQ-accepting countries in the world and public cruising here is broadly tolerated, but the usual common-sense rules apply: it is a public space, keep activity out of sight of families and paths, watch your belongings, and stay aware of your surroundings at night. There are no bars or facilities on site.