All about the Parksluizen: service times, location and contact details. On the water map below do you see this lock complex in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the locking times, additional information and the telephone numbers and VHF channels.
Open the Water Map for Rotterdam in full window
For seasoned water sports enthusiasts it is a simple procedure, but if you are not yet experienced on the water, entering and exiting the lock can be an impressive experience. How does it work, where do you moor, what should you pay attention to?
Parksluizen
Hefdeuren .
Width: 5.95 meter, length: 125 meter.
Lock length: 125 meter.
Threshold depth downstream/outside: 2.9 meter, threshold depth up/inside: 2.5 meter.
On the first working day following an approved holiday, the bridge is not operated before 06:00. On the day preceding Ascension the bridge is not operated after 22:00 hours.
Monday, between 04:00h and 07:15h
Saturday, between 00:00h and 20:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 11:00h and 19:00h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 00:00h and 07:15h
Working days, between 08:30h and 16:30h
Working days, between 18:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
From 01-04 until 30-10:
On the first working day following an approved holiday, the bridge is not operated before 06:00. On the day preceding Ascension the bridge is not operated after 22:00 hours.
Monday, between 04:00h and 07:15h
Saturday, between 00:00h and 20:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 11:00h and 19:00h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 00:00h and 07:15h
Working days, between 08:30h and 16:30h
Working days, between 18:00h and 23:59h
From 31-10 until 31-03:
On the first working day following an approved holiday, the bridge is not operated before 06:00. On 24 and 31 December the bridge is not operated after 18:00 hours.
Monday, between 04:00h and 07:15h
Saturday, between 00:00h and 20:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 00:00h and 07:15h
Working days, between 08:30h and 16:30h
Working days, between 18:00h and 23:59h
Administrator
Gemeente Gemeente Rotterdam
Postbus 70012
3000 KP Rotterdam
Administrator visiting address
Coolsingel 40 Rotterdam
Phone: 14 010
Data updated: 03 Juli 2025, 13:39 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.
