Plaswijckpark — Attraction in Rotterdam

Scottish family hit Rotterdam. Its hard to get used to how family friendly and tourist friendly the Dutch are. Our second visit in 18 months as it was so great the first time. Plaswijckpark is intended for the natives (no English map). Its a little trek by tram as it's beyond the tourist zone. Best part of 50 euros to get 4 of us in. I was a little underwhelmed. Its a big play park. Petting zoo style place. Big go kart area (pedal). Sedate boat ride. Wasn't expecting my kids to go rafting. Neither were they. My 10 and 7 year old just loved this place. Couple of simple thrill rides. Dutch kids at school so save the toddlers my kids had the run of this place. They loved it so much. I'd give it 2 out of 5 they would have said 6 out of 5. If it was full of local kids-queues would have dulled the experience but it looks like it could handle it. One for the kids Definately. Any parent needs a place to have a coffee and watch them run off....and they did. Safe and boy did...

This is a kiddies park with a nostalgia from the old days. Its over 100 years old and is so much fun for both young and old. Make sure to pick a sunny day. Lots of nature which is so important to expose the kids to nowadays! Also lots of fun oldfasion rides that the kids love! There are no big fast crazy flinging rides, just nice and simple. They have a sort of traffic ride system ride, where the kids drive around in a iron 4 wheel paddle bike. They 'have' to stop at the traffic lights, go around round abouts, adn there is even a 'car wash' and a drive through. Soooo much fun for the kids!! Sat there for a good 2 hours under the tree. There re also picknick tables where you can sit and...

A must visit if you have children and live anywhere near Rotterdam. Not only do they have extensive outdoor activities and play areas for kids of all ages, but they also have a nice small zoo. During warmer months there are organized activities and during the winter there are still great indoor play areas. We used the RotterdamPas to receive a discount on an annual membership and it paid off twice over. Only downside is parking is limited (but can find paid parking in surrounding neighborhood - not easily accessible by public transportation) and food is expensive, but you're welcome to bring your own. Plan on spending a whole day here...