Playboat Medusa

Play boat Medusa, a place in the Loosduinen district where children can play to their heart's content.

Play Boat Medusa stands on Kijkduin, in the Loosduinen district. A familiar spot on the coast where children can climb, run, and let their imaginations run wild. The play boat has been a recognizable part of the promenade for generations and, following renovation, is once again fully ready for the future.

Playboat Medusa shows how a place from the past can regain meaning for new generations. Finn and Collin are visibly proud of it and say that they love coming here to freerun and jump, and of course, to go down the slide.

Proud of Play Boat Medusa

From old playground to new experience

The play boat has a long history. Initiator Huub Verkade still remembers the place from his childhood: he used to come here himself as a child.

The old play boat was located on municipal land but was not under the management of the municipality. Because the boat was worn out and no longer met safety requirements, there was a need to reorganize the management. The municipality assumed ownership so that the old boat could be replaced by a new, safe, and future-proof playground.

A place for everyone on the coast

Kijkduin is a magnet for young and old. It is busier in the summer than in the winter, but that makes little difference to children. They come here to play, run, and burn off their energy, often combined with a visit to the boulevard.

There is only one play boat, and that is here at Kijkduin.

A place for everyone on the coast

Proud of an icon that is back

With the arrival of Play Boat Medusa, a recognizable spot in Kijkduin has been preserved. The new play boat connects with memories of the past, while simultaneously offering a safe and contemporary play experience.

Within Nieuw70, the Play Boat Medusa is an example of how a familiar place in the city can come back to life and connect generations. Finn, Collin , and Huub are visibly proud of it.

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