12/02/2026
If youâve ever explored the quieter, wooded corners of in you may have stumbled across a strange, winding concrete trench half-buried in the moss. To a casual passerby, it looks like an abandoned drainage ditchâbut to those in the know, itâs a legendary piece of Amsterdamâs urban history.
While its exact origins are a bit of a mystery, this concrete track is a relic of the early days of Dutch skate and BMX culture. Local lore suggests it was a municipal project from the late 1970s, built during the first global wave of Californian-style concrete parks.
What makes it unique:
A Snake Design: Unlike modern skateparks with flat ground and rails, this is a narrow, undulating S-curve with banked walls. It was built for speed and pumping, a style favored by early surfers on land and BMX riders.
The Abandoned Aesthetic: The city no longer officially maintains or maps the track. It has survived decades of park renovations simply by being "hidden in plain sight" among the trees.
While the official paperwork may have faded over time, the snakerun remains a physical bridge to the experimental landscape play of 20th-century Amsterdam. Whether youâre a historian, a photographer, or a rider looking for a unique challenge away from the crowds, the Noorderpark Snakerun is a gritty, concrete reminder of the city's subculture roots.
