English

S.V Ons Eiland (“Our Island”) is one of the many playground associations in Leiden. It has been established on the 18th of July 1946 and is one of the playgrounds with the longest history.

The playground is fully run by volunteers and cosponsored by the Municipality of Leiden and the Leiden Playground Association.

The admission is free, but we appreciate voluntary contribution in the red box next to the “mushroom”-building.

Become a supporter

Registration as supporter can be done with an online form and you will receive newsletters once in a while. Unfortunately the page and our newsletters are in Dutch at the moment. If you need support in English, please send us a message via our contact page.

Become a volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers who can help us with a varierty of things. Are you the handyman we are looking for, are you creative or do you like to help with activities or organise an activity yourself? More information on the “vrijwilligers” page.

Paddestoel

In summer, ice cream, candy, drinks and small snacks are sold from “De Paddestoel” (The Mushroom).

The playground is for children up to 12 years old, with a separate playground area for the youngest up to 4 years old.

Community Centre

The community building of the Zeeheldenbuurt (Naval heroes district) is located on the playground premises with several activities for children as well as adults and elderly. For example every week a Children Crafts Afternoon is organised by MBO Rijnland (Vocational school, dept. social work). Please check our activities calendar regularly (activity today are displayed on the right-side of this page ⇒)

Opening hours:

Open in the Summer Season (1 April – 1 October): every workday & Saturday from 10h00 – 17h00; Sunday 13h00 – 17h00.

Open in the Winter Season (1 October – 1 April): every workday & Saturday from 10h00 – 17h00; Sunday 13h00 – 17h00.

Admission:

Admission if free. Voluntary contribution in the red box, or become a supporter and we will ask a voluntary contribution every year.

Location:

Kortenaerstraat 61, Leiden (walk straight through the tunnel and gate).

What:

  • Playground for children up to 12 yo.
  • Separate area for the smallest up to 4 yo.
  • Community Centre with activities for everybody
  • Weekly Children Crafts Afternoon
  • Activities for Children, Adults and Eldery e.g. Soup-lunch, 55+ Gymnastics, Yoga, Green Deal crafts, International Game night, Easter Egg Event, “Water Playday” in Summer, Sportsday, Halloween, etc.

Check-out our calendar for all activities.