Speelland Beekse Bergen
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| Speelland Beekse Bergen | |
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 Speelland Beekse Bergen in 1986 | |
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| Type | Amusement Park |
| Location | Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 51°31′37″N 5°07′30″E / 51.527°N 5.125°E |
| Operated by | Libéma Exploitatie BV |
| Visitors | 235,000 |
| Status | Open April to October |
| Website | beeksebergen |
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] Most of Speelland is playgrounds, a beach, and water attractions.
About 1960 a large lake was created between Tilburg and Hilvarenbeek due to a large amount of sand being extracted. After a few years Lion Park Beekse Bergen, a zoo, 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 (in 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.
