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
- Age
- Up to and including 12
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, the roller skating rink and Verkeersstad Harvey 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
- Age
- Up to and including 12
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.
More about Verkeersstad Harvey
- Indoors or outdoors
- Covered
- Age
- Up to and including 12
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.
More about the pedal cars
- Age
- Up to and including 12
Roller skating rink
Put on your roller skates and take to the rink. You can borrow roller skates from us for free, and protective gear too. 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
- Age
- Up to and including 12
- Roller skates
- Free to borrow, from size 32
- Required
- Socks and protective gear (you can borrow the gear)
- Helmet
- With a hygienic hairnet underneath
Trampolines
Come and jump, move and burn off your energy on the trampolines.
More about the trampolines
- Age
- Up to and including 12
Indoor play
Even when it rains, there are places to play. The big sandpit, the roller skating rink and Verkeersstad Harvey 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
- Age
- Up to about 6
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, the metro or the water taxi.
DoklaanMaashavenPCar parkPCovered car parkMMetro⛴Water taxiFood & drink: catering coming, along the top of R’DAM LOOKOUTFood & drink: temporary catering at the Beelen Eye↑Up↑UpFrenky WorldComing soonTip: click a building on the map.
Choose where you are going, above or on the map, to see the entrance and the walking route.
Spelen bij Beelen1st floor
Low-stimulation play park for children aged 0 to 12, on the 1st floor above the car park.
How to get there:
- Walk on the ground floor to the shared entrance of Spelen bij Beelen and Gigi’s Klim World.
- Take the escalator or the stairs up to the 1st floor.
Gigi’s Klim World1st floor
Indoor climbing for children and adults from 130 cm.
How to get there:
Visit the website- Walk on the ground floor to the shared entrance of Spelen bij Beelen and Gigi’s Klim World.
- Take the escalator or the stairs up to the 1st floor.
Beelen Eye1st floor
Ferris wheel with views over the Maas. Tickets at the PIER40 entrance.
How to get there:
- Walk to the entrance at PIER40 on the ground floor, where you buy your ticket.
- You board the Ferris wheel on the 1st floor.
At Spelen bij Beelen? Then walk across the play deck on the 1st floor to the Beelen Eye.
Visit the websitePIER40
Restaurant and bar on the ground floor, with the water in view.
Entrance: Entrance for PIER40, Beelen Eye, Noah’s Ark and ZUIDYARD Cruise
Visit the websiteNoah’s Ark
Wooden story ship at the quay.
Entrance: Entrance for PIER40, Beelen Eye, Noah’s Ark and ZUIDYARD Cruise
Visit the websiteZUIDYARD CruiseFrom November 2026
Boat tour of Rotterdam; boarding at the jetty.
Entrance: Entrance for PIER40, Beelen Eye, Noah’s Ark and ZUIDYARD Cruise
Boarding: Boarding at the jetty at the top left of the map.
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 Rotterdam-1From 2027
Miniature world on level -1; entrance with lift on the west side.
Entrance: Miniworld entrance (lift to -1)
Visit the websiteDOKSIDEFrom November 2026
Business events on the water.
Entrance: DOKSIDE entrance (next to the Beelen Eye)
Visit the website- On this floor
- Dashed: overhead
- Striped: not open yet
- Entrance
- Walking route
- Parking
- Food & drink
Site 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 and adults 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.