Event site central park

Market

Description

The Market subarea is part of the central park and is located between the historic Dorpsstraat and the modern City Heart. The Market has a central location between the 2 shopping areas and surrounding housing in the heart of the city, with a beautiful view of the water square De Dobbe.

Conversion and redevelopment

Work on the central park project began on Oct. 14, 2024. For safe traffic conditions, there will be a closed route for construction traffic to the contractor's construction site on Dobbe Island starting in early November 2024. As a result, a section of Frankrijklaan is closed and a portion of Market Square is temporarily unavailable. Central Park work will be completed in the first quarter of 2026. The Market will remain accessible via London Street during the work. The possibilities for organizing events on the Market during this period are more limited. The municipality is happy to look at the possibilities with you.

In the new situation, the layout of the Market will hardly change. Only the stairs along the water will be redesigned. There will also be a deck 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

City Center/Dorpsstraat, Event site 3

Size of events in number of visitors per day	Number of events per year	Duration of the event (excluding set-up and take-down)
Maximum of 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.

Fine art

There are several visual artworks in this area. Please keep your distance from the artworks during the event to best protect these artworks from damage. You can search for art in a particular location at www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus.

Public transportation accessibility

The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. The center is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.

Facilities

Electricity: 3 event power boxes

Market cabinet 1, near London Street
Market cabinet 2, near restaurant / Great Dobbepad
Market cabinet 3, Dobbe side Marseille pad

Water: 1 water point
Lighting: public street lighting

Details

Consider accessibility of restaurant and residences.

Dobbe Island

Description

The Dobbe Island subarea is part of the central park and is connected to the Market and Nicolas Square. The Dobbe Island is a park with a grass field and overlooks the water square De Dobbe.

Conversion and redevelopment of Dobbe Island (including Park Meadow)

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

Would you like to host an event downtown and during central park work? We would be happy to meet with you to discuss possible options and alternatives.