Outdoor playground
Climbing, scrambling, sliding and running around. Children can go exploring here and invent their own games.
More about the outdoor playground
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
Things to do
So much to do, and much more to discover
Spelen bij Beelen opened in the summer of 2026 and will keep growing in the time ahead. There is already plenty to do: children can play in the outdoor playground and the big sandpit, drive around Verkeersstad Harvey and in Frenky’s pedal cars, roller skate and bounce on the trampolines. For children aged 0 to 4 there is a smaller traffic park next to Verkeersstad Harvey.
The big sandpit and the roller skating rink are covered, so you can play there when the weather is not so good as well. Frenky World, a new indoor play area above the sandpit, is expected to open in mid-October 2026.
More play areas will be added in the time ahead. Step by step, Spelen bij Beelen keeps growing.
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All activities
Big sandpit
Digging, building and playing in the sand. The big sandpit is covered, so children can play here when it rains too.
More about the sandpit
- Indoors or outdoors
- Covered
Verkeersstad Harvey
Take the wheel and discover traffic through play. Children drive through Verkeersstad Harvey, a little traffic town, and decide for themselves where to go.
Mini traffic park for children aged 0 to 4
Next to Verkeersstad Harvey there is a smaller traffic park for young children. Here children aged 0 to 4 can drive and explore at their own pace.
More about the mini traffic park
- Age
- 0 to 4 years
Frenky’s pedal cars
Hop in, grab the wheel and drive your own lap. With Frenky’s pedal cars children can set off on their own and ride around at their own pace.
Roller skating rink
Put on your roller skates and take to the rink. The roller skating rink is covered, so you can skate here when it rains too.
More about the roller skating rink
- Indoors or outdoors
- Covered
Trampolines
Come and jump, move and burn off your energy on the trampolines.
Indoor play
Even when it rains, there are places to play. The big sandpit and the roller skating rink are covered. Frenky World is also expected to open in mid-October 2026.
Coming soonComing soon: Frenky World
Frenky World, a new indoor play area above the big sandpit, is expected to open in mid-October 2026. Children can climb, scramble and discover there.
More about Frenky World
- Expected opening
- mid-October 2026
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors
Where to find what
Spelen bij Beelen is right in the middle of ZUIDYARD. See where to find us and how to continue from the car park or quay.
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Low-stimulation play park on the deck for children aged 0 to 12.
Entrance: Spelen bij Beelen and Gigi’s Klim World entrance
You are here
Gigi’s Klim World
Indoor climbing from 130 cm.
Entrance: Spelen bij Beelen and Gigi’s Klim World entrance
Visit the websiteBeelen Eye
Ferris wheel with views over the Maas. Tickets at the PIER40 entrance.
Entrance: Beelen Eye and PIER40 entrance
Visit the websitePIER40
Restaurant and bar on the Doklaan, with the water in view.
Entrance: Beelen Eye and PIER40 entrance
Visit the websiteNoah’s Ark
Wooden story ship at the quay.
Entrance: Noah’s Ark entrance
Visit the websiteZUIDYARD Cruise
Boat tour of Rotterdam; boarding at the jetty.
Entrance: ZUIDYARD Cruise entrance
Visit the websiteR’DAM LOOKOUTFrom March 2027
A view for thrill-seekers, on top of the front building.
Entrance: R’DAM LOOKOUT entrance
Visit the websiteMiniworld RotterdamComing soon
Miniature world on level -1; entrance with lift on the west side.
Entrance: Miniworld entrance (lift to -1)
Visit the websiteSite map based on the architects’ drawings (concept, August 2026). Walking routes are indicative; follow the signs on site.
Good to know
Spelen bij Beelen is meant for children aged 0 to 12. Which activity is suitable depends on age, and sometimes on height too.
Before you set off, also check the opening hours, tickets and practical information.
What else can you do at ZUIDYARD?
Spelen bij Beelen is part of ZUIDYARD. You will find other activities on the same site too.
- GIGI’S KLIM WORLDIndoor climbing adventure for children from 130 cm.
- BEELEN EYEFerris wheel with views over Rotterdam.
- NOAH’S ARKMuseum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.
Ready to come and play?
Before your visit, check the opening hours, tickets, route and other practical information.
Still have a question? Take a look at the frequently asked questions or get in touch with us.