Event site central park

Market

Description

The Markt sub-area is part of the central park and is located between the historic Dorpsstraat and the modern Stadshart. The Markt is centrally located between the 2 shopping areas and surrounding homes in the heart of the city, with a beautiful view of the water square De Dobbe.

Renovation and redevelopment

Work on the central park project started on 14 October 2024. To ensure safe traffic conditions, a closed route for construction traffic to the contractor's construction site on Dobbe Island will be in place from the beginning of November 2024. This means that a section of the Frankrijklaan closed and part of the Market is temporarily unavailable. The work on the central park will be completed in the first quarter of 2026. The Market will remain accessible via the Londenstraat during the work. The possibilities for organizing events on the Market during this period are more limited. The municipality would like to look at the possibilities together with you.

In the new situation, the layout of the Market will hardly change. Only the stairs along the water will get a different layout. There will also be a jetty around the Dobbeplas.

For more information about the central park project, please visit the website: Dobbegebied - De Binnenstad In (binnenstad-zoetermeer.nl) .

Surface

The site has a gross area of approximately 8,046 ^m2 .

Zoning plan

City center/ Dorpsstraat , Event area 3

Event size in number of visitors per day	Number of events per year	Duration of the event (excluding set-up and dismantling)
Maximum 2,500 visitors	26 events	2 days
More than 2,500 to 15,000 visitors	14 events	5 days
More than 2,500 to 15,000 visitors	1 event	30 days

Flora and fauna

The peregrine falcon dwells atop residential tower De Kroon and should not be disturbed. Especially during the breeding season (February - April) and the period when the young falcons fledge. Amplified noise and lighting should therefore be limited.

Dobbeplas and the area around it is used as a feeding area and flight route by bats. The bats should not be disturbed by amplified noise and or lighting.

Bikes

The organizer should encourage visitors to come by bike as much as possible and should put up temporary bike racks to prevent wild parking.

Parking

There are several parking garages around the Stadshart. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.

Visual arts

There are several visual artworks in this area. Keep your distance from the artworks during the event to protect these artworks as much as possible from damage. You can search for art at a specific location on www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus .

Public transportation accessibility

The organizer must stimulate the use of public transport. The center is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops within walking distance of the site.

Facilities

Electricity: 3 event power boxes

Market cabinet 1, near Londenstraat
Market cabinet 2, near restaurant / Grote Dobbepad
Market cabinet 3, Dobbe side Marseillepad

Water: 1 water point
Lighting: public street lighting

Details

Take into account the accessibility of the restaurant and homes.

Dobbe Island

Description

The Dobbe-eiland sub-area is part of the central park and is connected to the Markt and the Nicolaasplein. The Dobbe-eiland is a park with a lawn and has a view of the water square De Dobbe.

Renovation and redevelopment of Dobbe Island (including Parkweide)

On October 14, 2024, work on the central park project started. The Dobbe Island will be used as a construction site during the renovation and can therefore temporarily not be used as an event site. The central park will be ready in the first quarter of 2026. In the new situation, the Dobbe Island will become more of a park with various play islands. The Dobbe Island will be more connected to the Market.

Would you like to organize an event in the city center and during the work on the central park? We would be happy to talk to you to look at the possible possibilities and alternatives.