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Playgrounds offer (much) more than just attraction value.

September 10 2026
by Game plan
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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...

Fort Vertier; automated game and play concept responds to tight labor market

In Harderwijk, SOS Events has developed the 'Fort Vertier' concept, aimed at the age group of 5 to 13 years. The concept consists of a maze combined with climbing and scrambling challenges, incorporating three game modes. Through smart automation...

World of Play & Learning (WOPL!) has opened in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has a unique new place for families: WOPL! – World of Play & Learning. This new indoor play world opened on October 8th at Stadionplein in Amsterdam-Zuid. The interactive world is specially designed for children up to...

Why communication is key to inclusive playgrounds

September 1 2025
by Joint Projects
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In the Netherlands, a significant proportion of children grow up with an intellectual or communication disability. Children with a language development disorder (LDD) alone account for approximately 5% of the youth population, and approximately 6% of the population has a (mild) intellectual disability.

Hospitality and two subsidy schemes make natural playground near Houten possible

Since the end of June 2025, a very extensive nature playground combined with a catering facility (Wereld van Weelde) has been open at the Nieuw Wulven recreation area in the Utrecht municipality of Houten. The Province of Utrecht contributed to its realization through two subsidy schemes. With this, ...

Flanders Heritage Day 2025 focuses on sports and games

Sunday 27 April 2025, the 24th edition of Heritage Day will focus on the playful theme Game On! The public is welcome that day at hundreds of museums, archives, heritage libraries and countless other heritage organisations throughout Flanders and Brussels. The...

Madurodam Rivierenland: Clambering, climbing and discovering in a typical Dutch landscape

From April 15, a new theme zone 'Rivierenland' will be open to the public in Madurodam in The Hague. It is an adventurous theme area where children can play, climb, splash and discover in an environment inspired by the Dutch river landscape.

Playing outside not only strengthens the immune system, but also the child itself

Because children in Finland play in nature on a regular basis, the number of cases of asthma and allergies has been decreasing for years. In the Netherlands, there is still a lot of work to be done to turn indoor players into outdoor players, but parents can also...

Knowledge Day game plan: The playful city

Are you a professional in the field of playing, sports or moving in public spaces? Come and broaden and share your knowledge at Speelplan's knowledge day. We will provide an interactive program with inspiring speakers.

Playing and Scavenger Cards: Every Holiday an Outdoor Experience

29 Januari 2025
by Game plan
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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.

Make room for Adventurous Play

March 12 2024
by Palenpa
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Children and young people exercise less and less. Figures from the Netherlands Youth Institute show that in 2022, 4 in 10 children between the ages of 4 and 12 did not meet the exercise standard. And among young people between 12 and 16 years old...

New green/blue fan for safe play environments

25 Januari 2024
by Game plan
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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...

Playgrounds offer (much) more than just attraction value.

Fort Vertier; automated game and play concept responds to tight labor market

World of Play & Learning (WOPL!) has opened in Amsterdam

Why communication is key to inclusive playgrounds

Hospitality and two subsidy schemes make natural playground near Houten possible

Flanders Heritage Day 2025 focuses on sports and games

Madurodam Rivierenland: Clambering, climbing and discovering in a typical Dutch landscape

Playing outside not only strengthens the immune system, but also the child itself

Knowledge Day game plan: The playful city

Playing and Scavenger Cards: Every Holiday an Outdoor Experience

Make room for Adventurous Play

New green/blue fan for safe play environments

Insight

Study trip to French recreation companies offered inspiration and new insights

Active seniors call for a new perspective on work and leisure.

Booking Experts: summer holiday accommodation only really picked up in July

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Why every form of overnight recreation deserves space

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Dutch Design Week; inspiration for entrepreneurs with an open mind

Social relevance and enjoyment keep the (expensive) swimming pool sector stable.

Ginder responds to market developments with a new organizational structure and revamped website.

SETT 2026 deploys drones and humanoid robots for camping practices

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