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Leisurelands

Dutch recreation company managing 19 public recreation areas in Gelderland and Noord-Limburg.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Leisurelands is a Dutch recreation company that manages and maintains 19 recreation areas in the provinces of Gelderland and Noord-Limburg. The organisation was known as RGV until March 2015. Until 2002, RGV stood for "Recreatiegemeenschap Veluwe", but it became the official name when the organisation merged with the recreation authority Nijmegen en Omstreken. After taking over recreation areas in the Achterhoek and Liemers, the company changed its name to Leisurelands. The recreation areas managed by Leisurelands are open and freely accessible to the public. They are suitable for day recreation as well as for sports and events. Major festivals such as Down the Rabbit Hole, Dreamfields, Emporium Festival and Ground Zero take place on Leisurelands recreation areas. The areas typically feature water, beach, sunbathing lawns, woodland, other recreational facilities, and sometimes camping options and holiday parks with bungalows. Leisurelands is responsible for recreation in and around surface water in 19 areas: De Berendonck, Bussloo, De Groene Heuvels, Hambroekplas in Borculo, Heerderstrand, Hilgelo, IJsseldelta Marina Hattem, Kievitsveld, Mookerplas, Nevelhorst, Nijkerk aan Zee, Rhederlaag, Strand Horst, Strand Nulde, Stroombroek, Surfoever Hoge Bijssel, Wylerbergmeer, Zandenplas and Zeumeren. The company's official website highlights seasonal outdoor activities, swimming, parking, event organisation, food and drink, running, activities with children, urban sports, wellness, parties, cycling and overnight stays. It describes its areas as "the most beautiful recreation areas of Gelderland" and promotes sports and exercise in nature, including urban sports parks, 3x3 basketball courts, running routes and walking trails through green spaces or along the beach. Dogs are welcome in the recreation areas during the dog season from 1 October to 1 May.

History

Leisurelands is a Dutch recreation company that manages and maintains 19 recreation areas in Gelderland and Noord-Limburg. The organisation was known as RGV until March 2015. Until 2002, RGV stood for "Recreatiegemeenschap Veluwe", but it became the official name when the organisation merged with the recreation authority Nijmegen en Omstreken. After taking over recreation areas in the Achterhoek and Liemers, the company changed its name to Leisurelands. The recreation areas managed by Leisurelands are open and freely accessible to the public. They are suitable for day recreation as well as for sports and events. Major festivals such as Down the Rabbit Hole, Dreamfields, Emporium Festival and Ground Zero take place on Leisurelands recreation areas. The areas typically feature water, beach, sunbathing lawns, woodland, other recreational facilities, and sometimes camping options and holiday parks with bungalows. Leisurelands is responsible for recreation in and around surface water in 19 areas: De Berendonck, Bussloo, De Groene Heuvels, Hambroekplas in Borculo, Heerderstrand, Hilgelo, IJsseldelta Marina Hattem, Kievitsveld, Mookerplas, Nevelhorst, Nijkerk aan Zee, Rhederlaag, Strand Horst, Strand Nulde, Stroombroek, Surfoever Hoge Bijssel, Wylerbergmeer, Zandenplas and Zeumeren.

  • Until 2002, RGV stood for "Recreatiegemeenschap Veluwe".

  • In 2002, RGV became the official name after merging with the recreation authority Nijmegen en Omstreken.

  • After taking over recreation areas in the Achterhoek and Liemers, the company changed its name to Leisurelands.

  • Until March 2015, the organisation was known as RGV.

Products and positioning

Publicly accessible recreation areas in Gelderland and Noord-Limburg, offering water, beach, nature, sports and event facilities.

  • Recreation areas

    19 open and freely accessible areas for day recreation, sports and events.

  • Water and beach facilities

    Areas typically feature water, beach and sunbathing lawns.

  • Event venues

    Hosts major festivals such as Down the Rabbit Hole, Dreamfields, Emporium Festival and Ground Zero.

  • Camping and holiday parks

    Some areas offer camping options and holiday parks with bungalows.

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