Nederland - Apeldoorn, Verzetsstrijderspark

The Verzetsstrijderspark is a city park in my hometown Apeldioorn. Locally it is also known as Marialust, named after the former estate on that location.

Since 2009 the pond of the park is decorated with a fountain, the so-called Kwartjesfontein. The name arose because the fountain was (partly) financed by contributions from Apeldoorn citizens in the form of a kwartje (= a former Dutch coin of 25 cents). The fountain was unveiled on 31 August 1932 by then Princess Juliana, but in the Oranjepark, another citypark.

After 50 years, the fountain was removed from the park, but was preserved. Once again, a fundraising campaign was held among companies and residents, allowing the Kwartjesfontein to spout again after a thorough restoration. On 31 August - the date of the former Queen's Day in the Netherlands - 2009, the fountain was put into operation by Princess Margriet.