Best Playgrounds in Overijssel: Top Family-Friendly Spots Guide
Searching for an outstanding playground in Overijssel? Drawing from years of family outings and invaluable reader recommendations, we've curated this comprehensive guide to the region's top playgrounds. We know we're always discovering more—have a favorite we missed? Share it with us, and we'll feature it.
Update: January 2020
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Best Playgrounds in Overijssel
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1. Outdoor playground and petting zoo Dondertman in Holten
Discover Dondertman's expansive outdoor playground, petting zoo, ball shooting, animal interactions, go-kart track, and indoor play cellar for inclement weather. Full details below.
Open: From March to November and all holidays, daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Costs: €3.50 per person (adults included); children up to 2 years free
Food and drink facilities available
2. Outdoor playground at Vilsteren Fruitbedrijf in Wijhe
This farm shop boasts an outdoor playground praised by families for its charm.
Open: Closed Sundays and Monday mornings; otherwise 10:00 – 19:00
Costs: Free
Farm shop for fresh fruit and more
3. The Hulsbeek recreation park in Oldenzaal
A fantastic free recreation area (small parking fee) with a water slide, play forest, mud playground, and endless fun.
Open: Daily from sunrise to sunset
Costs: Free
No kiosk, but drinking water taps available
4. Hoge Boekel play park in Enschede
More like a mini amusement park, Hoge Boekel features thrilling playground equipment, mini-golf, and kid-friendly roller coasters.
Open: March 24 to November 4, 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM (closed Mondays). Mini-golf until 8:30 PM.
Costs: €9.80 for play park or mini-golf; €12.80 combined. Check website for packages.
Food and drink facilities available
5. Indoor and outdoor playground Overijssel; The Morskift in Reutum
Thrill in the vast outdoor playground or indoor paradise at De Morskift—perfect for parties or family days. Endless climbing and play options, plus terrace seating.
Open: Daily 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Costs: €3 for children up to 12; adults free
Food and drink facilities available
6. Indoor and outdoor playground de Flierefluiter in Raalte
Overijssel's largest playground offers indoor and outdoor adventures galore.
Open: Varies; check website
Costs: €7 children, €5 parents. Packages available with meals.
Food and drink available
7. Little Africa outdoor playground in Oldenzaal
Play freely outdoors, savor pancakes, and visit the petting zoo at Klein Afrika pancake and play farm while relaxing on the terrace.
Open: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM
Costs: Free † (drink expected)
Food and drink available
8. Playground Ulebelt in Deventer, Overijssel
Ulebelt delivers joy with its petting zoo, nature playgrounds (Takkenbende for ages 1-7, Waterstam for older kids), themed gardens, farm shop, and terrace. Read Malou's detailed review on her blog.
Open: Daily sunrise to sunset (petting zoo has specific hours)
