Discover 140+ Top Outdoor Playgrounds in the Netherlands: Ultimate Province-by-Province Guide

What parent hasn't heard the excited plea for a trip to an outdoor playground? While the local spot is convenient, discovering new ones keeps the adventure alive for kids and adults alike. That's why we've curated this comprehensive guide to over 140 exceptional outdoor playgrounds across the Netherlands, organized by province for easy discovery. These family-friendly destinations create lasting memories—perfect outings for all ages.

Updated: January 2020

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Looking for a nice outdoor playground in the Netherlands?

As experienced family travelers, we've handpicked these standout (nature) playgrounds—some free, others with entry fees—based on real visits and reader recommendations. For full details like opening hours, costs, and dining options, check our in-depth blogs on each. Know a gem we missed? Share in the comments, and we'll add it. Discover more kid-friendly outings here.

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Outdoor playgrounds in Gelderland

1. Outdoor playground de Koperen Ezel in Epe
2. Playgrounds at the Intratuin in Duiven
3. De Blije Dries in Wijchen, outdoor playground with swimming pool
4. Play farm Hof van Kaatje in Wijchen
5. The Play in Animals
6. Outdoor playground Gelderland Het Uilenbos in Lunteren
7. Outdoor playground Nederhemert
8. Playground Stakenberg in Elspeet
9. The Land of Jan Klaassen in Braamt
10. Playground Berg en Bos in Apeldoorn
11. The Cornflower in Ede
12. De Leemkuil in Nijmegen
13. Outdoor playground "Stone Municipality" in Millingen aan de Rijn
14. Coffee farm and playground Groot Nibbelink in Sinderen
15. Nature reserve Heumensoord
16. Children's paradise Malkenschoten (Binky) in Apeldoorn
17. Court of Twello with barefoot path

The best outdoor playgrounds in Gelderland, the Netherlands

These top picks in Gelderland come highly recommended by families like yours. For specifics on hours, pricing, and eateries, dive into our full Gelderland playground guide.

Outdoor playgrounds in Utrecht

1. The Boswerf in Zeist
2. Tin & Burgers in Zeist
3. Anafora forest playground in the Maxima Park, Utrecht
4. The Bold Shoe Path near Stoutenburg
5. Play forest Gagelbos in Utrecht
6. Playground Kloosterplantsoen in IJselstein

Outdoor playground in Utrecht, Netherlands

Reader favorites in Utrecht await. Get all the details—hours, costs, and more—in our dedicated Utrecht playground blog.

Outdoor playgrounds in Zeeland

1. Tropical Zoo in Kwadendamme
2. The Play Forest in Clinge
3. Klok'uus in 's-Heer Arendskerke
4. Play farm Pierewiet in Nieuwvliet
5. Water Park Neeltje Jans
6. Pancake and play farm De Jonge Johannes in Serooskerke
7. Oranjekwartier outdoor playground in Terneuzen
8. Klimbos Zeeland Helden in Burgh-Haamstede

Best outdoor playground in Zeeland, the Netherlands

Our researched top spots in Zeeland. Explore full info in the Zeeland guide.

Outdoor playgrounds in Overijssel

1. Outdoor playground and petting zoo Dondertman in Holten
2. Outdoor playground at Vilsteren Fruitbedrijf in Wijhe
3. The Hulsbeek recreation park in Oldenzaal
4. Hoge Boekel play park in Enschede
5. Indoor and outdoor playground De Morskieft in Reutum
6. Indoor and outdoor playground De Flierefluiter in Raalte
7. Little Africa outdoor playground in Oldenzaal
8. Playground Ulebelt in Deventer, Overijssel

Province of Overijssel in the Netherlands with the best outdoor playgrounds

Overijssel's best, per our community. Details in the Overijssel blog.

Outdoor playgrounds in North Holland

1. Linnaeushof in Heemstede
2. The Nursery Garden in Haarlem
3. Estate Hoenderdaell
4. The Safe Haven outdoor playground in IJmuiden
5. Nature playground Zeewijk Natural in IJmuiden
6. Outdoor playground Groenendaal in Heemstede
7. Speelbos Brambergen in 's Graveland
8. Oerrr nature playground in ’s Graveland
9. Playground Oud Valkeveen in Naarden
10. De Zoutkeet neighborhood center and outdoor playground in Hilversum
11. Play forest 't Laer in Laren
12. Land van Fluwel in Sint Maartensvlotbrug
13. Play wreck Oudeschild in Texel

North Holland; the nicest outdoor playgrounds

North Holland gems from real families. Full guide here.

Playgrounds in South Holland

1. De Woeste Meadow in Sliedrecht
2. The playground playground in Rotterdam
3. Nature playground Pietje Bell in Rotterdam
4. The Children's Star in Wateringen
5. Floddertje's garden in Berkel en Rodenrijs
6. Adventure farm Molenwaard in Groot-Ammers
7. Playing nature Tiengemeten in South Beijerland
8. Maeterlinck building playground in Rotterdam
9. Recreational center Binnenmaas in Puttershoek
10. Natural playground Beverbos in Zuidland
11. Fortress Drakensteijn in Schiedam
12. The Kievit outdoor playground in Berkel en Rodenrijs
13. Beatrix outdoor playground in Leiden
14. Dunea in Meijendel
15. The Flipjes in Ouddorp
16. Play polder the Tiendtuin in Ouderkerk aan de IJssel
17. Experience farm Schieveen
18. Victorie outdoor playground in Dordrecht

The nicest playground in South Holland, the Netherlands

South Holland reader picks. Learn more here.

Outdoor playgrounds in Drenthe

1. Speelbos Roekpad in Echten
2. Griendtsveenpark (between Erica and Schoonebeek)
3. The Daoler Tuun in Dalen
4. Thee house 't Hunebed in Darp
5. Play and ice cream farm De Drentse Koe in Ruinerwold
6. Outdoor playground De Marchieshof in Oosterhesselen
7. Amusement park Drouwenerzand in Drouwen
8. Amusement park Sprookjeshof in Zuidlaren
9. Lorken play forest in Borger-Odoorn

Playground in Drenthe; the nicest in the Netherlands

Drenthe's finest. Guide here.

Outdoor playgrounds in North Brabant

1. De Splinter play park in Eindhoven
2. Hullie play park in Uden
3. The Kwekkeltje outdoor playground in Rosmalen
4. The Play Forest in Uden
5. The nature playground in Sint-Michielsgestel
6. Elcerlyc in Oss
7. In- and outdoor playground Het Gouden Woud in Liempde
8. The Boscafé in Oisterwijk
9. The Gerrithoeve in Oisterwijk
10. Play farm Den Scherpenberg in Rucphen
11. Speeldries in Deurne
12. Billybird Park Hemelrijk in Volkel
13. Indoor and outdoor playground Pukkemuk in Dongen
14. Just Outside Playground in Boxmeer
15. Play farm De Steenuil in Oirschot
16. Playland Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek
17. Playground de Kievit in Nuenen
18. Women's Court playground in Roosendaal

North Brabant; the nicest playgrounds

North Brabant highlights. Details here.

Outdoor playground in Limburg

Great options in Limburg below.

1. Roeffen Mart outdoor playground in Grubbenvorst
2. Outdoor playground Duck Lake in Bergen
3. De Boscool play forest in Bergen
4. Valdeludo Adventure Park in Echt
5. Kitskensberg in Roermond
6. Swimming pool playground Weelderhof in Linne
7. Kids' Fun Land in Weert
8. Fortress Willem in Maastricht
9. The Steinerbos in Stein
10. Little Switzerland playground in Tegelen
11. The Meinweg nature playground in Herkenbosch
12. Gitstap playground in Vlodrop

Are you looking for an outdoor playground in Limburg?

Limburg favorites. Full info here.

Outdoor playgrounds in Friesland

Top Friesland spots nearby.

1. Nature in Drachten
2. The Whirlpool Playground in Drachten
3. Play forest Sparjebird in Hemrik
4. Sybrandy's Play Park in Oudemirdum and Rijs
5. Play forest Hossebos in Drogeham
6. Frijlân in the Vijversburg nature park in Tytsjerk
7. The Krijdhof in Buitenpost
8. Sanjesfertier play and animal park in Feanwâlden
9. The Koppenjan in Jubbega
10. Children's farm and play park Doniastate in Stiens

More information about the playgrounds in Friesland, the Netherlands

Friesland's top 10. Guide here.

Outdoor playgrounds in Groningen

1. Children's farm and city park Groningen
2. Family Park Nienoord in Leek
3. Sintmaheerdt nature playground in Tolbert
4. Outdoor playground St. Vitusholt in Winschoten
5. Outdoor playground 't Speulparadies in Beerta
6. Wonder world Ter Apel
7. Playing paradise Knoll'n Toen in Godlinze
8. Care farm and playground de Mikkelhorst in Haren

Groningen; the nicest outdoor playgrounds in this part of the Netherlands

Groningen's best. Learn more here.

Outdoor playground Flevoland

Flevoland gems ahead!

1. Hansel and Gretel in Zeewolde
2. Play forest De Zevensprong in Zeewolde
3. The Experience Forest in Lelystad
4. Treasure Island Waterwijk in Lelystad
5. The Speelhaven in Almere
6. The Zuiderzee play forest in Almere
7. Playground Urk
8. The Speelweideroute in the Voorsterbos near Kraggenburg
9. The Great Gnome Forest in Dronten
10. Children's farm and play forest Emmelerbos in Emmeloord

Playgrounds in Flevoland

Flevoland reader favorites. Full guide here.