Sport and recreation

This picture shows cycle racers during a match.

Among other facilities, the Parc Sandur water recreation area (420 ha); the Noorder Dierenpark (Zoo); the Veenpark (moorpark); various recreation and fishing ponds; 3 camping facilities; 24 sports field complexes covering a total of more than 280 ha, including the 65-hectare Meerdijk sports complex that accommodates all outdoor sports; a competitive cycling track; 13 sports halls; 5 outdoor swimming pools; 3 indoor swimming pools, including the subtropical Aquarena that has both a spacious recreational area as well as a pool for instructional and competitive purposes; 2 cinemas; De Muzeval theatre complex; and the public library with its village branches and bookmobile.