Speelland Beekse Bergen Explained

Speelland Beekse Bergen
Photo Alt:An amusement park with a decent amount of visitors during the evening
Type:Amusement Park
Location:Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands
Coords:51.527°N 5.125°W
Operator:Libéma Exploitatie BV
Visitation Num:235,000
Status:Open April to October
Website:https://www.beeksebergen.nl/spelen

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.

Events

Every season a number of events are being organised in Speelland Beekse Bergen. Most of events carry a theme, such as pirates or cowboys and Indians.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geschiedenis . 2023-03-09 . Libéma . nl.