Event site central park
Market
Description
The Market is located in Central Park, between the City Center and Dorpsstraat. The Market is centrally located between the shopping areas and residential areas. From the Market, there is a view of the Dobbe lake.
The Market Square is paved and suitable for events of various sizes. In 2026, the entire Market Square will once again be available as an event venue. The location is also ideal for expansion with the Parkweide event venue.
Decked path
A wooden boardwalk will be constructed along the Dobbeplas in 2025: the Vlonderpad. The path is intended for pedestrians and runs around Central Park.
During events, the path may be used as a walkway. It is not permitted to place objects on it, as the path must not be subjected to excessive weight. The path is also not intended for use as a jetty.
Commodity market
On Saturdays, the weekly market is held on Marseillepad. Are you considering organizing an event on the Markt at the same time? If so, the bicycle route along Frankrijklaan Marseillepad must remain open. This route is necessary for loading and unloading the market goods and is also used as an emergency route.
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 |
| From 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.
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.
This area contains special objects, such as designer street furniture, memorial sites, and works of art. Please keep your distance from these objects and works of art during the event to protect them from damage as much as possible. You can search for art at a specific location at www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus. You can find the memorial sites at www.zoetermeer.nl/herdenken.
Park meadow
Description
The Parkweide area (formerly Dobbe Island) will be redesigned in 2025. It is part of Central Park and forms a connection between the Market Square and Nicolaasplein.
The Parkweide is suitable for small-scale events. It is a green park with a lawn and a view of the Dobbeplas lake. There are various play and sports facilities. The location can be ideally combined with the Markt and Nicolaasplein event sites.
Paths and weight load
A wide path for walkers and cyclists runs through the Parkweide. The cycle path can bear a weight of up to approximately 40 tons. The red area and the paths in the Parkweide can bear a weight of up to approximately 20 tons. The green areas in the park are not suitable for vehicles without road plates and are only accessible to pedestrians. Areas without lines are also not suitable for vehicles.
Islands
Next to the Parkweide are four islands: three play islands and one nature island. These islands are not part of the event site. The nature island is designated as a protected nature and breeding area for (water) birds and is not accessible to the public.
Event facilities
Electricity: 1 junction box
Sewage: sewer connection
Water: water connection
Lighting: public street lighting
Surface
The site has a gross area of approximately 8,182 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.
Breeding birds around Dobbeplas should also be considered during the breeding season (approximately March 1 to July 15) if they are present. Amplified noise and lighting toward trees should be limited so as not to disturb nesting birds.
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.
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.
Details
Take into account the accessibility of the restaurant and homes.
This area contains special objects, such as designer street furniture, memorial sites, and works of art. Please keep your distance from these objects and works of art during the event to protect them from damage as much as possible. You can search for art at a specific location at www.zoetermeer.nl/catalogus. You can find the memorial sites at www.zoetermeer.nl/herdenken.