Speelland Beekse Bergen is an amusement park and playground near Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands. It is a part of the Beekse Bergen group, which also owns Safaripark Beekse Bergen. The park has been a part of Libéma Exploitatie since 1987.[1] Speelland mainly has playgrounds, a beach, and water attractions.
History
Around the year 1960 a large lake was created between Tilburg and Hilvarenbeek due to a large sand extraction. After a few years the zoo Lion Park Beekse Bergen was opened next to the lake. At the same time another park opened its doors at the other side of the lake: Speelland Beekse Bergen. Later the zoo was renamed Safaripark Beekse Bergen.
At first, Speelland (English: Play Land) mainly aimed at summer recreation. Later the park was enlarged with different playgrounds and attractions, becoming a small attraction park. Speelland is a part of the company Libéma since 1987.
Park
Speelland mainly focusses on families with children until the age of 12. A large part of the park is filled by a sand beach.
Attractions
This is an overview of attractions in Speelland Beekse Bergen. Not all attractions are included with the general entrance fee.
Wave Rider, a carrousel in the water
Aquashutlle, children are being launched into the water
Waterslides
Sahara buggy-track, children follow a track per buggy
Trampolines
Verkeersland (English: Traffic Land), children can drive around in their own 'car'
Bumpy Boats
Pedalos, visitors can explore the water per swan-boat
