Removed trampolines from Rivierenbuurt playground will not return

The local government has officially decided that trampolines removed from a playground on the Jekerstraat in the Rivierenbuurt will not be returned. Officials deemed the equipment unsafe and illegal, despite protests from local parents who argued the trampolines were a vital community hub for children. During a committee debate, Gijs Dröge represented the residents, highlighting the loss of activity in the area since the equipment was taken away.

While some political factions suggested a compromise to re-install the trampolines under a liability insurance agreement, district official Jelmer Peter clarified that such an arrangement is legally impossible under Dutch law. Because no object permit can be issued for public trampolines, the city remains prohibited from authorizing their presence. Although the committee rejected the proposal to return the equipment, they unanimously supported a motion to work with residents to find alternative ways to improve the playground's appeal and community cohesion.