Playgrounds offer (much) more than just attraction value.

September 10 2026
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Playing is above all fun—and it should stay that way. During the Speelplan play congress, the focus was on the added value that 'outdoor play' has for people and society. If you look at matters such as health benefits, skill development, or the...

NVWA actively inspects playground equipment

April 8, 2026
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The NVWA is conducting active and unannounced inspections at organizations that manage playground equipment, and these will only increase in the coming period. These inspections reveal that a large proportion of the organizations do not comply with the regulations. This leads...

Only 13% of leisure locations passed NVWA playground equipment inspection in 2024

November 25 2025
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Owners and managers of leisure venues lack sufficient knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding attractions and playground equipment, concludes the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The majority of venues inspected by the NVWA in 2024 did not meet legal requirements. Only 13%...

The Underrated Role of 'Chilling' in a Play Space

May 19, 2025
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Playgrounds are still planned too often on autopilot and are subject to little change. This is not right, as was shown at the Speelplan play conference on 15 May. There are plenty of new insights that provide a different...

How do you assess playgrounds for accessibility and inclusion?

March 26 2025
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Many public playgrounds, sports areas and play zones on holiday parks and day attractions are not suitable for people with a physical disability or mental disability. Bureau Speelplan conducts research in the outdoor area and makes concrete plans for developers and decision makers...

Inspections of playgrounds in day recreation require broad expertise

March 4 2025
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It is known that according to the Commodities Act Decree Attraction Playground Equipment (WAS) you have to perform regular checks. For day attractions this is a big challenge because the diversity is great and new attraction and play concepts are introduced all the time. The inspectors of...

Playing and Scavenger Cards: Every Holiday an Outdoor Experience

29 Januari 2025
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Speelplan makes play and treasure maps that children can use to explore. Ideal for holiday parks and campsites. These folding maps invite children to play outside. The most important locations are displayed in a playful way, such as activity zones, play areas and swimming pools.

Speelplan celebrates birthday party at the Recreation Trade Fair Hardenberg

November 7 2024
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Speelplan – the agency for play safety, play area design and sports play areas – has something to celebrate. The company has been around for 35 years. In the run-up to the Recreatie Vakbeurs Hardenberg (12 – 14 November), we spoke to father (founder) Mohammed and...

Inspecting your playground at the start of the season is not an unnecessary luxury

April 12, 2024
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The outdoor season has started again and many campsites, holiday parks and day attractions are ready to receive their guests. As is known, many children eventually end up back in the playgrounds. But what is the condition of the playground equipment? A thorough inspection round...

New green/blue fan for safe play environments

25 Januari 2024
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We are increasingly confronted with extreme weather and nature is disappearing little by little. Play space offers opportunities and possibilities to respond to this. We see this reflected in the wishes and questions that we receive...

Guests want to enjoy themselves without any worries – the entrepreneur ensures safety

November 9 2023
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Few visitors on holiday or during an outing think about the risks of the play facilities. They want to enjoy their trip without any worries and assume that your company has arranged everything well. That explains...

The underexposed added values of 'playing'

October 23, 2023
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In the recreation sector, beautiful play areas are used to please the youngest guests and to persuade their parents to visit the holiday park or day recreational destination. That 'play' also has a very serious side for the development of...

Playgrounds offer (much) more than just attraction value.

NVWA actively inspects playground equipment

Only 13% of leisure locations passed NVWA playground equipment inspection in 2024

The Underrated Role of 'Chilling' in a Play Space

How do you assess playgrounds for accessibility and inclusion?

Inspections of playgrounds in day recreation require broad expertise

Playing and Scavenger Cards: Every Holiday an Outdoor Experience

Speelplan celebrates birthday party at the Recreation Trade Fair Hardenberg

Inspecting your playground at the start of the season is not an unnecessary luxury

New green/blue fan for safe play environments

Guests want to enjoy themselves without any worries – the entrepreneur ensures safety

The underexposed added values of 'playing'

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