Outdoor play in Drenthe at De Drentse Koe
At De Drentse Koe, you can enjoy a day full of farm-style fun and play. Indoors and outdoors. Looking for an outdoor playground in Drenthe where children can run, climb, ride, jump and explore? Then our family play farm with its own ice cream in Ruinerwold is the place to be.
Outside, you’ll find a large playground with different play areas for younger children, older children and everyone in between. The park is fully enclosed and easy to keep an eye on. This is ideal for parents and grandparents who like to stay close by while still giving children plenty of space to play.
Here, children can play among the cows, on the play meadow, by the animal area and, during the season, in the maize maze. Nothing complicated. Just enjoying the great outdoors in Drenthe.
Outdoor play at our family play farm with its own ice cream
Outdoor play at De Drentse Koe feels spacious, active and familiar. Children naturally make their way from one activity to the next. First the pedal tractors, then the zip line, a quick look at the animals and perhaps a turn in the sand and water play area.
You can play here on a real farm, with play equipment, animals, water, sand and plenty of space to move around.
For parents, it’s reassuring that the outdoor area is easy to keep an eye on. You can sit on the terrace with a cup of coffee while the children enjoy themselves on the play meadow. Toilets, drinks and food and drinks facilities are all close by.
Children can ride pedal go-karts around the play field. It’s a great activity for toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy setting off on their own.
- Play field
- 2 to 6 years old
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All year round
Children can ride around, steer and burn off some energy on the go-kart track.
- Next to the animal area
- 4 to 12 years old
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All year round
The pump track is all about speed, balance and keeping active. Older children often enjoy it because it offers a little more challenge.
- Play field
- 5 to 16 years old
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All year round
- Play field
- 2 to 6 years old
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All year round
- Next to the animal area
- 4 to 12 years old
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All year round
- Play field
- 5 to 16 years old
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All year round
The bouncy castles offer plenty of fun. Children can jump, climb and burn off some energy here.
- Play field
- Ages 3 to 12
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All year round
On the trampolines, children can simply move, have a go, laugh and try again.
- Play field
- Ages 5 to 12
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All year round
- Play field
- Ages 5 to 12
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All year round
- One at a time
- Play field
- Ages 3 to 12
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All year round
- Play field
- Ages 5 to 12
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All year round
In the large sand and water play area, children can dig, build, get messy and explore. It’s often a favourite spot for younger children. A little sand on their shoes comes with the territory.
- Play field
- 2 to 10 years
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All year round
At the animal area, children can take their time watching the animals. The animal area is outdoors and can be visited all year round. It’s a nice change of pace between active play and quiet exploration.
- Animal area
- All ages
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All year round
Farmer’s billiards is a fun activity to enjoy with children, parents or grandparents. It’s a relaxed outdoor activity that fits nicely between other play activities.
- Play field
- All ages
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All year round
- Play field
- 2 to 10 years
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All year round
- Animal area
- All ages
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All year round
- Play field
- All ages
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All year round
You can enter the maize maze from mid-July to the end of October. Children can follow different routes, search, explore and find their way back out. Wellies are available, as the field can sometimes be wet or muddy.
- In het veld
- All ages
- Half juli tot eind oktober
- Seasonal / Wellies available
At the splash park, children can play with water, cool off and keep active. The splash park is especially enjoyable on warm days.
- Play field
- 1 to 12 years old
- Summer
- In het veld
- All ages
- Half juli tot eind oktober
- Seasonal / Wellies available
- Play field
- 1 to 12 years old
- Summer
Why choose outdoor play at De Drentse Koe?
Outdoor play at De Drentse Koe is easy to navigate, active and practical. You’ll find different play areas all in one place. This means children can move from one activity to another without you losing sight of them as a parent.
There’s plenty to do for younger children, while older children can have just as much fun. From pedal go-karts and sand to the pump track and zip wire.
And because De Drentse Koe is a family play farm with its own ice cream, it feels different from an ordinary playground. You’re outdoors, surrounded by animals and close to the farm. It’s a great place for families looking for a complete day out in Drenthe.
A large playground for different age groups
Not every child likes to play in the same way. One child might want to climb and scramble, while another would rather ride, jump or quietly play in the sand. That’s why De Drentse Koe has different play areas.
For toddlers and preschoolers, there are activities such as the toddler play area, pedal go-karts, the sand and water play area and, in summer, the splash park. Older children can head to the go-kart track, pump track or zip wire.
This keeps it enjoyable for children of all ages, even when you’re visiting with several children who all want to do different things.
Indoor play in the indoor play area
The weather in the Netherlands isn’t always predictable. Even if you set off from Hoogeveen in good weather, it can change later on.
That’s why it’s useful that De Drentse Koe offers play both indoors and outdoors. When the weather is good, children can play outside. When the weather is bad, they can head indoors.
In the indoor play area, children can continue exploring. That way, you don’t have to cancel your day out if it rains.
A children’s birthday party at De Drentse Koe is all about playing together and being active. Outdoors, children can let off steam on the play field, bouncy castles, zip wire and go-kart track, and visit the animal area.
Indoors, children can carry on playing in the play barns, on the laser course, at the pixel floor and on the roller skating rink.
If the weather is bad, the party can still go ahead as planned. There’s plenty of indoor play to keep children entertained. For parents, it’s convenient that everything is in one place. Children can play, eat and celebrate without complicated planning.
Outdoor play near Ruinerwold
De Drentse Koe is located in Ruinerwold, in the heart of Drenthe. Its location makes it easily accessible for families from Meppel, Steenwijk and Zwolle.
Looking for an outdoor playground in Drenthe where children can play all day? De Drentse Koe is a great choice. There are plenty of play areas outdoors, and you can easily combine your visit with indoor play if the weather changes.
Check the opening hours in advance and book your visit. That way, you’ll know exactly what to expect.
Opening hours
De Drentse Koe is open all year round on set days, with additional opening days often available during school holidays. Always check the current opening hours before your visit.
Booking and admission
For a visit to De Drentse Koe, you can easily book your tickets online or buy them at the ticket desk.
Free parking
Free parking is available in our own car park, right next to the family park..
Useful things to bring
For some activities, it’s a good idea to wear closed-toe shoes. In summer, bringing a spare set of clothes is useful if children are also going to the water play area.
De Drentse Koe is open all year round on set days, with additional opening days often available during school holidays. Always check the current opening hours before your visit.
For a visit to De Drentse Koe, you can easily book your tickets online or buy them at the ticket desk.
Free parking is available in our own car park, right next to the family park..
For some activities, it’s a good idea to wear closed-toe shoes. In summer, bringing a spare set of clothes is useful if children are also going to the water play area.
Come and enjoy outdoor play at De Drentse Koe
Fancy a day of outdoor play in Drenthe? Come to De Drentse Koe. Children can run, ride, jump, climb, get messy and explore at our family play farm with its own ice cream.
From pedal go-karts to the zip wire, and from the animal area to the maize maze, there’s plenty to do for children of all ages.
Check the opening hours, book your visit and come and play.
Book your ticket(s) now
Flex ticket(s)
Would you like to buy your tickets in advance, but don’t know yet when you’ll be visiting? Then choose a Flex ticket. You don’t need to select a visit date yet, and you can decide later when you’d like to visit. This way, you can secure your tickets in advance and plan your visit whenever it suits you.
Frequently asked questions about outdoor play
Outdoors, you’ll find large playgrounds, a zip wire, pump track, go-kart track, trampolines, a water play area, an animal area and plenty more opportunities for play.
Yes. There is also plenty of space outdoors for young children to play and explore safely. Toddlers can also play in the toddler play area..
The water play area opens when the temperature reaches 20°C or higher. On warm days, children can enjoy playing with water here and cool off for a while.
Yes. With one admission ticket, you have access to the whole park. This means you can easily switch between indoor and outdoor play during your visit.
