20 x the best outdoor playgrounds in the Netherlands

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When the weather forecast is finally a bit better, you’ll be crazy if you stay indoors. That’s why in a row: the nicest outdoor playgrounds in the Netherlands.

A handy overview.

Best outdoor playgrounds in the Netherlands

Prepare well for a day out with your child. Bring an extra set of clothes for him, a few snacks and maybe your child’s backpack too. To make it a successful day, here’s a nice checklist with everything you need. Please note that due to the corona measures, you often have to book a ticket (with time lock) in advance. Always check the website before departure for the latest developments. Do you come across so many outdoor playgrounds online that you can’t choose? We have collected the best ones for you.

1. Mega fun

The nicest family play park in the Achterhoek. In a rural area you will find an indoor and outdoor area, suitable for children from 0 to 12 years. Buitenpret consists of a large playground (the largest you can find in the Achterhoek) with a tractor track, air trampoline, traffic park, shuttle track and various play equipment.

Address: de Stegge 23, Lievelde

2. Little Switzerland play park

This is more than just an outdoor playground, because you also have a water playground, the highest swing in Europe and a golf course.

Address: Extended Trappistenweg 35, Tegelen

3. Playland Beekse Bergen

From swings to trampolines: your child will be entertained all day long. The water attractions (and the fine beach with bathing water) are also worth a visit.

Address: Beekse Bergen 1, Hilvarenbeek

4. Plaswijck Park

Find out whether you look like a monkey in the Monkey Playground or tear through the Traffic Garden at your best: children are never bored here. There are the best playground equipment for young and old, so feel free to bring the whole family.

Address: Ringdijk 20, Rotterdam

5. Zuiderkwartier outdoor playground

Playground Zuiderkwartier is located next to the center of Leiden and is a very cozy playground. The playground equipment is regularly renewed and expanded, so there is always something surprising to experience.

Address: Anjelierstraat 5, Leiden

6. Corn Maze Play Farm

Here everything is focused on life on the farm. Ride on a tractor, ride the go-karts and who knows, you might learn something about farm life.

Address: Westerkanaaldijk 7, Malden

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7. Adventure Park The RollyGolf

Adventure Park De Rollygolf offers 5000 m2 of fun for young and old. You can hit the mini golf course, lose your energy on the trampolines or show how hard you can tear on the track in the minicars.

Address: Duinweg 6, Noordwijk aan Zee

8. Pavilion Appelbergen

From treasure hunts, treasure hunts to a huge outdoor playground: Paviljoen Appelbergen organizes the best activities especially for children. So definitely put it on your list of outdoor playgrounds to visit.

Address: Hogehereweg 33, Glimmen

9. Linnaeushof

The largest outdoor playground in Europe. The more than three hundred and fifty playground equipment and attractions ensure that your children can clamber and play to their heart’s content: the perfect place for a day out with the family.

Address: Glipperweg 4c, Heemstede

10. Old Valkeveen

This play park is located in a wooded nature reserve between Huizen and Naarden and is a paradise for children: there is a large playing field, a theater, a private beach on the Gooimeer and plenty of places for you to enjoy the sun and nature.

Address: Oud Huizerweg 2, Naarden

11. Sybrandy’s

With more than 40 attractions and play equipment, you can be sure that your child will not be bored here. There are terraces and picnic tables and there is also plenty to do for the little ones.

Address: Jan Schotanuswei 71, Oudemirdum

12. Saint Vitusholt

A nice playground with colorful equipment that makes you happy. Good to know: there are adapted play equipment for children with a physical disability.

Address: Kastanjelaan 36, Winschoten

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13. Billy Bird

This park has a huge indoor and outdoor playground, a children’s funfair, a traffic playground, a roller coaster, ropes course, climbing mountain, water attraction and a theater. Parents can enjoy the beach pool with Beach Bar.

Address: Zeelandsedijk 34A, Volkel

14. Inner Mesh

Sliding down the slides, swimming, playing in the playground or petting animals at the petting zoo: this recreation resort has it all. But because of attractions such as electric boats, police motorcycles and go-karts, a visit to the playground alone is worth it. Address: Vrouwehuisjesweg 1, Mijnsheerenland

15. The Flierefluiter

It is also nice to spend the whole day here. There are slides, swings, a maze, cable car, trampolines and soccer fields. And there are ponies for children to take a ride on.

Address: Raarhoeksweg 49, Raalte

16. Western fun

Climbing, sliding, jumping on the trampoline, swinging or riding a go-kart: children can enjoy themselves for hours in the Westerpret playground in Zoetermeer. There is a separate area for toddlers and a large play bunker. Please note: leave your four-legged friend at home, because dogs are not allowed here.

Address: Heuvelweg 4, Zoetermeer

17. The Land of Jan Klaassen

One of the outdoor playgrounds you must visit is Jan Klaassen, near Arnhem. Children can take a ride in a gnome train, stroll through a maze with distorting mirrors and feel like real pirates on the pirate boat. Nice: you can sit on the terrace in the sun.

Address: Gildeweg 6, Braamt

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18. Voorthuizen Play Park

Take a train ride, fly a helicopter or play with water and sand: it’s all possible in the Voorthuizen play park. From July it is also possible to go on an adventure in the Corn Maze. Can you find the exit? In the middle of the maize you will find a high watchtower.

Address: Bijschoterweg 2, Voorthuizen

19. The Gamernis

An adventurous playground where your child can play with everything from nature. There are trees, bushes, branches, reeds, water and sand to build, tow and move streams yourself. And there is a campfire place and you can pop popcorn.

Address: Roel Langerakweg 25b, Rotterdam.

20. Amstelpark playground

This playground is open 365 days a year. You will find the nicest playground equipment there, of course there are nice picnic benches, but you can of course also just relax on the lawn. Tip: take a tour of the Amstelpark right away – just so much fun.

Address: Amstel Park 18, Amsterdam.

You will find more outdoor playgrounds in the Netherlands here.

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