Peat Park in Emmen secures new owner, set to reopen in 2027
The Peat Park in Emmen, which went bankrupt in 2025, has been taken over by De Klokslag Activiteiten Beheer BV. Residents and tourists can look forward to its reopening in 2027, with potential events planned for this year, preserving its cultural and historical significance.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| New Owner | De Klokslag Activiteiten Beheer BV (Assen) |
| Trustee | Jan Maarten Pol |
| Location | Peat Park, Emmen (Drenthe) |
| Bankruptcy Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Reopening Target | 2027 (with potential events in 2026) |
| Municipal Stakeholder | Alderman Pascal Schrik (Recreation and Tourism) |
| Park’s Role | Tourist attraction and educational site on peat history |
| Previous Lender | Rabobank |
The municipality of Emmen plays a supportive role in local tourism and cultural heritage, ensuring attractions like the Peat Park remain operational for residents and visitors. Trustees, appointed during bankruptcies, oversee the transfer of assets to new owners to revive struggling businesses.
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Peat Park makes a fresh start
The Peat Park has a new owner. Trustee Jan Maarten Pol and De Klokslag Activiteiten Beheer BV from Assen have reached an agreement on the takeover of the park. This paves the way for a fresh start for the Peat Park. The park went bankrupt on August 19, 2025.
Search for a new owner
Following the bankruptcy, the trustee searched for a party willing to continue operating the park. He spoke with several interested parties. The municipality of Emmen also followed the process and maintained contact with involved organizations. At the request of Rabobank, the bank holding a loan on the park, an additional search for a buyer began at the end of January. This led to an agreement with De Klokslag Activiteiten Beheer BV.
Plans for the park
The new owner intends to continue using the Peat Park as a day attraction and a place where visitors can learn more about the history of peat. Director Evert Yntema: “We expect the Peat Park to reopen to the public in 2027. In addition to planning, we need to assess the current state of the park and carry out necessary maintenance. We will also look into the availability of volunteers. However, there is a good chance that the Peat Park will open a few times this year already for various events we plan to organize.”
Important for the region
Alderman Pascal Schrik (Recreation and Tourism) is pleased with the takeover. “The Peat Park is of great value to our municipality and the region. In addition, many volunteers have been dedicatedly involved with the park for years. We are therefore pleased that a new owner has been found and that the park will remain an important tourist and cultural facility.”