House rules
Here you will find the house rules of Burcht ter Cleeff.
Playground association Burcht ter Cleeff is a private association whose main goal is to provide play facilities for children up to about 12 years old on a cost-covering basis. The association does this by keeping open, managing and maintaining the playground at Van Dortstraat 3. For funding the association depends on subsidies, entrance fees, sales and donations.
Such a setup can only survive if everyone — board member, caretaker, volunteer and visitor — actively helps to maintain the playground, whether through active participation or by following the rules, thereby contributing to a safe, clean and socially responsible play environment.
The purpose of these rules is to set out clear rules so that excessive behaviour can be recognised, assessed, penalised if necessary and preferably prevented.
Definitions
—Visitor means anyone who enters the playground: member, renter, paying visitor or non-paying visitor.
—Board or board member means the board members of association Burcht ter Cleeff as registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Haarlem.
—Caretaker means the person responsible for managing the playground on behalf of the association.
—Playground means the grounds at Van Dortstraat 3 in Haarlem where Burcht ter Cleeff is located, including the building used by the association. The nature playground is part of the playground.
—Association means the playground association Burcht ter Cleeff.
01
General
1.1Entering the playground is at your own risk. The association does not supervise children playing in the playground.
1.2The association is not liable for damage to or theft of personal belongings.
1.3The association is not liable for personal injury sustained in the playground.
1.4By entering the playground the visitor accepts these rules and undertakes to observe them to the best of their ability and as a good guest.
1.5A visitor must behave properly in accordance with what is considered decent in society.
1.6The same rules apply to annual pass holders as to any other visitor.
1.7A visitor must immediately follow the instructions of the caretaker and/or board members.
1.8The association has rental rules setting out additional conditions when the playground is rented.
02
Vehicles
2.1Bicycles, mopeds and other vehicles must be parked so that they do not block the entrance to the playground.
2.2Vehicles may not be brought into the playground. Exceptions are children’s bikes, prams, and mobility aids for people with disabilities or the elderly.
03
Entrance fees
3.1On arrival a visitor must report to the caretaker as soon as possible to pay the entrance fee.
3.2The entrance fee and other rates are set annually by the association’s board.
3.3Members can buy an annual pass. Passes are personal and not transferable or tradable.
04
Access
4.1Entering and leaving the playground must be done through the designated gate.
4.2Children under 6 are advised to be accompanied by a supervising adult. The caretaker does not supervise children playing in the playground.
4.3Access to the nature playground is limited to children aged 7 and over with a swimming certificate. Note: the nature playground borders a ditch and is dangerous for small children who cannot swim. Parents and carers must ensure that children in their care do not enter the nature playground if they do not meet these conditions.
4.4Cats, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the playground. Assistance dogs (such as guide and service dogs) are of course always welcome.
4.5For safety reasons, loose play items such as balls, stilts and so on are not allowed in the playground. Sandbox items such as plastic buckets, sieves and spades are allowed.
4.6A visitor may not carry or consume alcoholic drinks.
4.7Visitors are not allowed in the playground before or after closing time unless the board has given permission.
05
Play equipment and facilities
5.1Play equipment must be used as intended. The equipment is generally intended for use by children up to about 12 years old.
5.2Children must give each other the chance to play and not occupy equipment for long periods.
5.3Objects that could cause damage or injury may not be worn or used while playing.
5.4Strings, cords, chains etc. can be dangerous while playing. Parents/carers should be alert to this and are advised to act preventively.
5.5Use of the toilets is free. The visitor is responsible for proper and tidy use. Please keep the toilets clean and clean up any "accidents" yourself. Report problems, shortages of toilet paper or soap and so on to the caretaker as soon as possible.
06
Refreshments
6.1Consuming your own food and drink is allowed, as long as other visitors are not bothered by it. Please take any waste from your own refreshments back home as much as possible.
6.2Waste must be put in the designated bins.
6.3A number of items, including sweets, ice cream and lemonade, are for sale in the playground. Prices are listed at the building. By buying items in the playground you support its continued existence.
6.4The use of glass is not allowed in the playground.
6.5Smoking is not allowed in the playground.
07
Violations, damage and safety
7.1In case of misconduct, the caretaker or a board member present may ask you to change your behaviour or leave the playground without a refund of the entrance fee.
7.2In case of repeated misconduct, the board may deny access to the playground for the rest of the season or longer.
7.3Theft, unauthorised presence in the playground or (attempted) break-in is always reported to the police.
7.4Trees, shrubs, planters etc. must be left alone.
7.5Damage caused by a visitor will be recovered from the visitor. Parents and carers are liable for damage caused by their own children or children in their care.
7.6For safety, we ask visitors to report damage or dangerous situations to the caretaker as soon as possible.
08
Complaints and suggestions
8.1The association offers a way to share complaints and suggestions with the board. Email info@burchttercleeff.nl. You will receive a reply within 1 month.
Version 1.1, adopted March 2025 by the board