Stadspark Cruising Area

The Stadspark, the big green lung southwest of the city centre, has been a known homo-ontmoetingsplaats for decades. Activity concentrates in the quieter wooded stretches away from the main paths, mostly in the evening and after dark. Dutch law only permits this out of public view, and unlike Rotterdam there is no official tolerance policy in Groningen - authorities have actively closed down other meeting spots in the region - so keep it strictly discreet, respect other park users, and take the normal safety precautions for any nighttime meeting spot.