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FAQ – Ericastichting Play Area

The playground offers facilities for different age groups:

  • 0–6 years: water play area, basket swing, shorter slides
  • Ages 6–12: the most extensive range of playground equipment
  • Aged 12 and over: sports pitches, including basketball, football and socialising

  • The basketball court will remain in place and the tarmac will be resurfaced
  • The football cage is being replaced with a new, low-noise version and will be fitted with a new surface.
  • The playing field is becoming more compact and is being given clear outer boundaries marked by small embankments.

  • The design is partly based on input from schoolchildren, local residents and Don Bosco
  • Hills with four slides side by side
  • Double cable car and basket swing for shared use
  • Sand and water play area for the youngest children
  • A tall climbing pyramid
  • Accessible to children in wheelchairs

Yes, trees will be planted to provide shade, and there will be hills with rougher grass to create a natural look. The existing Tiny Forest will be preserved.

A network of paths is being laid out to ensure that the entire site is also accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Yes, amongst other things:

  • The double zebra crossing at Rademakersdonk is being replaced by a single, clearly marked zebra crossing
  • No-parking zones are marked with planting beds
  • Clear signage near the church indicating authorised parking spaces
  • Two walking routes from De Gong Primary School to the playground

Yes, the lighting plan is still being reviewed and, where possible, amended to improve safety.

The playground is intended for use both during and outside school hours, and will be an attractive place that you’ll enjoy cycling to. The exact start date is not yet known, but work will begin in the autumn of 2025 and, depending on factors such as the weather and the delivery of materials, is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026. Once the schedule has been finalised, residents will be informed via the website and a letter to residents. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption during the works.

During construction, the site will be (partially) cordoned off to ensure the safety of children and local residents.

Yes. When drawing up the plan, particular attention was paid to minimising disruption to local residents. For example, in the new design, the basketball court and the football cage have swapped positions. This change means that the sound of the basketball bouncing will be further away from the homes. The football cage will be closer to the residential area, but will be constructed using low-noise materials. In addition, the traffic layout will be adjusted to prevent unsafe or confusing situations. The contractor will carry out the work within working hours that comply with the applicable regulations.

Yes, there are benches and spots dotted around the grounds where parents, carers or local residents can sit and relax, including in the shade of the trees.

The local authority remains responsible for the routine maintenance of the playground, just as it does for other public spaces. This applies to the green spaces, the play equipment and the sports facilities, just as it has in the past.

Yes, the space is specifically intended as a meeting place. Small events or activities, organised in consultation with the local council or neighbourhood organisation, are certainly possible. For example, discussions have taken place with the organisers of the Ericacup, and the design has been adapted accordingly.

All equipment complies with the applicable safety standards. In addition, the site is laid out in such a way as to ensure that visibility and social control are maintained.

There is no permanent surveillance. The open and uncluttered layout ensures good visibility, which helps to create a sense of security. Social monitoring by local residents is appreciated.

Picnics are permitted. The site remains a public play and sports area and must be kept clean and safe for everyone.

The plan was drawn up following consultation with various organisations. In the event of future incidents or reports, residents can contact the neighbourhood manager or use the council’s reporting service.