Swimming pools

There are many swimming pools over Rotterdam and surrounding areas. For a full listing, search "Zwembad pagina" and select region to see links to all the pools, or "Zwembad" in Goudengids. All pools and may sports complexes offer a range of swimming lessons, which in most cases include infants, children and adults.

Rotterdam
Afrikaanderplein Zwembad
Jacominastraat 41
3072SC, Rotterdam

Alexander Recreatiebad
Bramantepln 2
3066BH, Rotterdam
Phone: (010) 420 5904

Zwembad de Blinkert (www.zwembaddeblinkert.nl)
Valeriusrondeel 700 (entry via tenniscentrum)
2902CT, Capelle a/d Ijssel
Phone: (010) 450 2433

Sportcentrum Parkzoom (www.polderbad.nl)
Iersestraat 15
2912 TH, Nieuwerkerk a/d IJssel
Phone: (010) 313 255

Outside Rotterdam
Zwembad de Veur
Prismalaan 40
2718CX, Zoetermeer
Phone: (079) 361 7776

Carnissebad / Inge de Bruin Sports Fondsenbad
Hamburg 200
2993 LG, Barendrecht

Zwembad Rhoon
Sportlaan 2
3161TS, Rhoon


Lessons

It is normal for children in the Netherlands to begin swimming lessons at age four when they start in the school system. Outside of the school environment if you want your child to begin swimming lessons, there are generally long waiting lists. Check with your local sports centre or pool for their programme. In most pools and sports complexes, you can begin swimming lessons from baby, child and adult ages.


Water parks - Indoor

Rotterdam
Tropicana (www.tropicana.nl)
Maasboulevard 100
3063NS, Rotterdam
Phone: (010) 402 0700
Hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 23:00 weekends and holidays 10:00 - 18:00
Closed on 1 Jan, 30 April and 25 December
Adults 12.50 Euros, children (4-12) 10 Euros, children under 3 free.
Biggest subtropical swimming complex in the Netherlands. Has palm trees, banana trees and a constant temp of 30 degrees. There is a wave pool, many slides (one 10's of metres long) and an outdoor pool. For the little ones there is a safe shallow pool also with toys and attractions. There are several whirlpools and an 'Aloha' bar.
They also hold classes such as baby swimming, pregnancy swimming, aqua-aerobics etc.
Note: You cannot take strollers or buggies into the complex and there is no ramp access. If you do have a stroller, they can be safely left in a room adjacent to the entrance area. Open changing rooms are under the pool area.

Outside Rotterdam
Duinrell (www.duinrell.nl)
Duinrell 1, Wassenaar
Phone: (070) 515 5258
The Tiki pool (Tikibad) is Europe’s biggest indoor slide complex. Every day is a spectacle of splashing, sliding and plunging deep into the water of the sparkling Tiki pool. Short slides, long slides, over a kilometer of slides. The fun never stops


Water parks - Outdoor

Rotterdam
Zwembad De Windas
Berkelseweg 21, 2661AK, Bergschenhoek
Indoor and outdoor pool complex with large grounds for picnics and playing. Has enclosed toddler's pool area outdoor of main building, with lots of grass surrounding.

Sportcentrum De Wilgenring
Melanchtonweg 70
3052KV, Rotterdam
Phone: (010) 285 58 55
Several different pools to suit differing ages and abilities including a couple for babies and toddlers which involve fountains and slides. For the older children there’s a waterslide. Most enjoyable for parents of younger children is that there is a café beside the baby/toddler pool areas so that you can enjoy a leisurely drink whilst supervising your children.

Outside Rotterdam
Waterland Neeltje Jans (www.neeltjejans.nl)
Eiland Neeltje Jans
Faelweg 5, Vrouwenpolder, Zeeland
Phone: (0111) 655 655
Open March 31–Dec 31 daily from 10:00–17:30
Entry 4 – 64 €12.50, 65+ € 10.00
Children to 3 free, Parking €3.20
Reduced prices from Nov 8 – Dec 31.
This spectacular water playground is the biggest day out in Zeeland and boasts an incredible water slide, enchanting seal show, 3D-film, stormy hurricane machine, and wonderful world of whale. Learn all about the world famous Delta Works, taste mussels and oysters, take a walk through the interior of the storm surge barrier and in front you can view the pictures of the terrible 1953 flood catastrophe.

Waterspeeltuin/Kinderboerderij Tanthof
Abstwoude 5, Delft
Phone: (015) 256 9084

Duinrell (www.duinrell.nl)
Duinrell 1, Wassenaar
Phone: (070) 515 5258
Entry € 15.50, 65+ € 11.5
3 July–15 August € 16.00 and € 12.00 resp
Children to 3 years free.
Open 3 April – 31 Oct daily 10:00 – 17:00
10 July–15 Aug daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Tikibad is open until 22:00
Many attractions including the Water Spider, Toboggan run at high speed, Splash Aqua Swing and spin around in the Mad Mill. For younger guests there are fairy tales in Wonderland, Rick’s Fun Factory, and Ball Lake. Guests can also meet and greet Rick the Frog and enjoy the many children’s shows.