Speelland Beekse Bergen

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. 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
 * Midgetgolf
 * Funwheels
 * Big Wheels
 * Minicars €0,50 per time
 * Kidcars €2 per time
 * Pony Riding
 * Avontureneiland (English: Adventure Island), large playground
 * Formula-1-pedal cars
 * Water Guns
 * Petting Zoo
 * Cruise Boat, brings visitors to vacation park Beekse Bergen
 * Schommeleiland, (English: Swing-Island), an island with only swings
 * Ballenberg, (English: Ballmountain), a climbing tower made out of large balls
 * Inflatable pillow
 * Power Paddler, children can ride their own boat
 * Speelstraat (English: Play Street), large playground

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.