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Kids Activities in Westerpark

22 locations
Ages 0–12

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Speeltuin Frederik Hendrikplantsoen

Playground · Ages 1–12

Award-winning pocket park with innovative sculptural play equipment designed by Carve and featuring iconic elevated "Speelslinger" that weaves high through the trees with three play towers: a 3D climbing structure and elevated trampoline and two rope/net towers with hammocks. Slides, swings, and sandpit for younger kids makes this playground a hit with kids of nearly all ages. Beautiful mature trees creating shaded retreat spaces.

Bright blue coffee kiosk with small children's playground next to itWooden climbing structure with nets and ladders and bright blue coffee kiosk and buildings behind

Guji Coffee

Cafe · Ages 3–10

Small outdoor coffee kiosk serving specialty coffee and tostis for grab-and-go orders. Located in a public square with water views and a small playground. Parents can enjoy their coffee on a bench in the sun while their kids play.

Natural wooden playground structure with bridge, ladder, and slide and large trees behindRound sand box with wooden play structures and tall residential buildings behindNest swing on wooden frame on spacious urban playgroundSlide with wooden ladder and kid-sized enclosed basketball court and large tree adjacent

Stichting Speeltuinen

Playground · Ages 1–12

Popular neighborhood playground near the IJ waterfront in Amsterdam West. Spacious and fully fenced with play equipment for a range of ages and abilities, including a wooden climbing structure with slide, low obstacle course, large sand box, nest swing, and mini enclosed football/basketball court. On-site community space offers regular activities and programs throughout the year as well as coffee for parents during opening hours.

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Speeltuin van Beuningenplein

Playground · Ages 3+

A reimagined urban playground combining climbing towers, slides, swings and a hammock forest on a large undulating surface. Features a sunken basketball court/soccer pitch and mini skatepark perfect for young kids to skate and scooter. The site includes a youth centre, cafe, and hosts weekly children's sports programming. Toilet and changing table available at cafe during opening hours.

Eclectic cafe interior with wooden table and chairs, wooden bar with beer taps and wall of bottles and round globe lights overheadModern metal cafe building with lots of people sitting at picnic tables outside beneath a steel pergola with playground in backgroundCafe interior with wooden table and chairs and large windows looking out onto a playground

Grand Café Het Paviljoen

Cafe · All Ages

Grand café with rooftop terrace and dedicated playground integrated into the Van Beuningenplein square. Menu spans small snacks, Spanish tapas, steaks and pancakes. Live music on Sunday evenings and monthly pub quiz events.

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Young Theatre Makers

Drama Classes · Ages 7–18

Youth theatre studio offering drama classes and acting workshops in English. Students learn improvisation, physical theatre and devising techniques, culminating in end-of-term performances. Classes encourage confidence-building through collaborative group work and original theatrical creation.

Red, blue, and yellow toddler-sized truck on a playgroundBlue and green playground structure with two slides and a rope bridge set on a small residential squareBlue and lime green seesaw on green and yellow astroturf playgroundSmall community center building with large overhang and big windows with toys seen inside

Speeltuin Suikerplein

Playground · Ages 2–8

Small, well-maintained playground in the Spaarndammerbuurt neighbourhood located on the site of the former Wester Sugar Factory. Home to a small community center offering activities for children and coffee for parents. Playground features a toddler-sized truck, climbing structure with slides, and seesaw. Plenty of communal bikes and other vehicles to use when the center is open.

Historic brick building with large glass storefront, posters outside, and flags by the entrance with a rainbow and doves

Jeugdtheater De Krakeling

Theatre · Ages 2–18

Amsterdam's dedicated youth theatre with weekly rotating performances across multiple genres including dance, puppetry, circus and contemporary theatre. Intimate flat-floor theatre with close sightlines to the stage and spacious child-friendly foyer. Located on Cultuurpark Westergas, a vibrant cultural park blending green space and creativity.

Industrial brick building on sunny day with tall, arched windows, outdoor seating, and potted plants

Het Ketelhuis

Cinema · Ages 3+

Independent cinema showcasing Dutch and international arthouse films, located within the Westergasfabriek cultural park. Family-friendly with Dutch-spoken kids' films, Cinebaby for babies under 1 and Kleuterbios for ages 3-6 (soft sound, dim lights, flexible entry), and birthday parties with film plus cake and snacks. Industrial-style cafe with vegetarian and vegan options, kid menu and coloring and games to keep little ones occupied, plus a summer terrace.

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