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| Location |  |
| Status | Defunct |
| Operated | 1932 to July 2021 |
| Owner | A. Otermans |
| Operating season | April-October |
| Previous names | Ontspanningsoord Natuurbad Valkenburg |
| Website | https://www.pretpark-de-valkenier.nl/ |
Pretpark de Valkenier was an amusement park located in Valkenburg, Limburg, the Netherlands. The park focused on families with young children.
History
The park was opened in 1934 as Ontspanningsoord Natuurbad Valkenburg by Jan Albert Otermans, with a playground, restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. Through the years attractions were added which lead to a new name: Pretpark de Valkenier.
Location
Pretpark de Valkenier is located in Valkenburg, and thus is surrounded by housing. This has lead to problems when expanding the park, and is the reason why the attractions are built close to each other.
Early 2021 the park managers said they were considering closing the park, as they couldn't expand and needed a lot more visitors in order to invest in a new location.[1]
Flooding
In July 2021 a large flood in parts of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands hit the park and left rides and electrical systems damaged. This, together with possibly contaminated sludge, meant that the park couldn't open after measurements against COVID-19 were eased up.[2]
Past roller coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Snake | Zierer | Family | 1981 | July 2021 | Scrapped |
| Krummel | Güven Amusement Rides Factory | Family | May 25, 2019 | July 2021 | Relocated to De Waarbeek |
Closed attractions
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airwolf Helicopters | Zierer | Cycle Monorail | 2001 | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Cobra Waterglijbaan | Van Egdom | Dinghy Waterslides | 2000 | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Dancing Queen | De Boer | Paratrooper | 2005 | 2018 | Scrapped |
| Maanraket | Robin G. Mitchell | Simulator | 1981 | 2018 | Unknown |
| Reuzenrad | Unknown | Ferris Wheel | 1981 or earlier | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Rudi | Zamperla | Junior Drop Tower | 2017 | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Safaririt | Ihle | Track Ride | Unknown | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Spookkasteel | Unknown | Tracked Dark Ride | Unknown | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
| Surfing | Sobema | Matterhorn | 2015 | 2021 | Standing but not operating |
References
- ↑ "Limburgs pretpark de Valkenier overweegt permanente sluiting". Loooping. 19-02-2021. Archived from the original on 27-02-2021. Retrieved 28-07-2021.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=,|date=, and|archivedate=(help) - ↑ "Enorme domper voor de Valkenier: pretpark dit jaar waarschijnlijk niet meer open". Looopings. 22-07-2021. Archived from the original on 22-07-2021. Retrieved 28-07-2021.
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