# Amsterdam playgrounds & sports map

URL: https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/
Updated: 2026-10-26
By: Essentially Amsterdam Staff
Publisher: Essentially Amsterdam (https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/)

> Every public playground, football cage, basketball court and table tennis table on the city's own list, with filters and a near me button.

Find swings, water play, courts and more across the city.

Updated 28 October 2026

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**Frequently asked questions**

**How many playgrounds are there in Amsterdam?**
Amsterdam has 1,738 public play and sports areas, plus 10 playgrounds run by associations. 1,426 of them have play equipment.

**Where can my children play with water in Amsterdam?**
Choose "Water play" under Play equipment to see every location where the city lists a water pump, water table or similar. Most are switched on in the warmer months only.

**Where are the public football cages and basketball courts?**
Choose "Football and goals" or "Basketball" under Sports. Each location has its own page listing the equipment the city records there.

**What are the biggest playgrounds in Amsterdam?**
By area, the largest are [Jeugdland](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/jeugdland-valentijnkade-131-8389657/) in Oost, the [Natureluur nature playground](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/sloterpark-natureluur-8386794/) in Sloterpark and [Het Woeste Westen](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/overbrakerpad-3het-woeste-westen-8390435/) near Westerpark. Choose "Largest first" to sort any search by size.

**What is the best playground in Amsterdam?**
That depends on your children's age and what they like to do. Pick the equipment they love on the map, such as zip lines, water play or climbing frames, and sort by "Largest first". For our own favourites, see [the 5 best playgrounds in Amsterdam for children](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/the-5-best-playgrounds-in-amsterdam-for-children/).

**Are there nature playgrounds (natuurspeeltuinen) in Amsterdam?**
Yes. [Natureluur](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/sloterpark-natureluur-8386794/) in Sloterpark has swings, slides, climbing, water play and a zip line, [Natuurspeeltuin Diereneiland](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/natuurspeeltuin-diereneiland-stichting-spin-ea3/) is run by Stichting SPIN, and [Het Woeste Westen](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/tools/amsterdam-playgrounds-map/overbrakerpad-3het-woeste-westen-8390435/) is a wild nature area near Westerpark.

**How many playgrounds are there in each part of Amsterdam?**
Nieuw-West has the most, with more than 350 play and sports areas, followed by Noord (more than 300), Oost (more than 250), Zuidoost (more than 200), Zuid (more than 150), West (about 160), Centrum (more than 80) and Weesp (more than 70). Type a district or neighbourhood name in the search box to see only that area.

**Which Amsterdam parks have a playground?**
Vondelpark, Westerpark, Oosterpark, Amstelpark, Sloterpark, Rembrandtpark, Beatrixpark, Flevopark and Noorderpark all have play or sports areas on the map. Type the park's name in the search box to find them.

**Where can my children use a zip line in Amsterdam?**
The city records a zip line at more than 40 locations. Choose "Zip lines" under Play equipment to see them all.

**Where are the skateparks and outdoor gyms?**
Choose "Skating" or "Outdoor fitness" under Sports. The map shows more than 30 skating spots and about 30 outdoor gyms across the city.

**Are Amsterdam's playgrounds free?**
The public playgrounds on this map are free and open to everyone. The playgrounds run by local associations set their own opening hours, so check their page before you go.

**Is there a playground near me?**
Press "Near me" on the map and allow your location: the closest playgrounds and sports areas appear first.

**Where are the indoor playgrounds in Amsterdam?**
This map shows outdoor public play areas only. For rainy days, see our guide to [the best indoor playgrounds in Amsterdam](https://essentiallyamsterdam.com/best-indoor-playgrounds-play-amsterdam/).