Playground in Rotterdam: outdoor and covered play
Spelen bij Beelen is a playground for children aged 0 to 12 at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid, with outdoor and covered play, for €10 per person.
Looking for a playground in Rotterdam?
Spelen bij Beelen is the play harbour at ZUIDYARD, at Doklaan 40 in the south of Rotterdam. The park is designed especially for families with children aged 0 to 12, and opened in the summer of 2026.
It is a low-stimulus park with room for the play of the old days: climbing, scrambling, running, building, discovering and having fun together. There are no electric rides: no flashing lights, loud noises or machines taking over the play. Children do not watch, they take part.
Things to do in Rotterdam with kids
There is already plenty to enjoy, and every day work goes on across the grounds on the next phases of the park.
- The playground and the big sandpit
- Verkeersstad Harvey (a traffic town) and Frenky's pedal cars
- A small traffic park for children aged 0 to 4
- The roller skating rink
- Trampolines
Indoor playground: play when it rains
The big sandpit and the roller skating rink are covered, so you can play there in the dry even when it rains.
Frenky World, the new indoor play world above the sandpit, is expected to open in mid-October 2026. Children can climb, scramble and discover there.
A day out with kids at ZUIDYARD
Spelen bij Beelen is in the middle of ZUIDYARD. Make a whole day of it and discover the other attractions and places to eat and drink on the site. You book a separate ticket for those attractions.
Indoor play
All about the covered sandpit, the roller rink and Frenky World.
Indoor climbingGigi's Klim World
An indoor climbing park next to Spelen bij Beelen, from 130 cm. A Gigi's Klim World ticket includes entry to Spelen bij Beelen. Birthday parties too.
ExperienceNoah's Ark
A 70-metre wooden ship with four decks of experiences, in the middle of ZUIDYARD.
Food & drinksHonest food
Healthier snacks, sandwiches, fresh vegetables and juices, with vegetables from our own farm Eten bij Beelen.
Practical
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 – 18:00, Sunday 13:00 – 18:00, closed on Monday.
- Tickets: €10 per person, babies aged 0 to 1 free. Online or on the day at the box office. No time slots: you can play all day.
- Children visit the park accompanied by an adult.
- Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed, except for medical reasons or specific needs.
- Spelen bij Beelen is easy to visit in a wheelchair. Not every play activity is accessible or suitable for everyone.
- Address: ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam. Parking on our own grounds (€4 per hour or €22 per day, first 15 minutes free).
Frequently asked questions
What ages is the Spelen bij Beelen playground for?
Spelen bij Beelen is designed especially for families with children aged 0 to 12. There are different activities for different ages, such as a small traffic park for children aged 0 to 4. Older children are very welcome too.
How much is a ticket for Spelen bij Beelen?
A ticket costs €10 per person. Babies aged 0 to 1 go free. You buy tickets online or at the box office. There are no time slots.
Is there an indoor or covered playground when it rains?
The big sandpit and the roller skating rink are covered, so you can play there in the dry even when it rains. Frenky World, the new indoor play world above the sandpit, is expected to open in mid-October 2026.
What are the opening hours?
Spelen bij Beelen is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00. We are closed on Monday. During the school holidays we are open seven days a week.
Can I park at Spelen bij Beelen?
Yes. There is plenty of parking on ZUIDYARD's own grounds. Parking costs €4 per hour or €22 for a day ticket. The first 15 minutes are free.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
No, bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed. If you need them for medical reasons or specific needs, we make an exception. In the park you can refill your cup for free at the water points.
Can I have a kids' birthday party at Spelen bij Beelen?
We only offer a birthday package at Gigi's Klim World, next to Spelen bij Beelen on ZUIDYARD. See gigisklimworld.nl for the options. You and your group are always welcome to come and play at Spelen bij Beelen; you order group tickets through the website.