Event sites Dorpsstraat
Dorpsstraat
Description
The Dorpsstraat is an attractive, historic street of Zoetermeer with stores and restaurants. Nicolaasplein and Pilatusdam are located against the tributary of the Dorpsstraat.
Surface
The site has a gross area of approximately 17,722m2.
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 1,000 visitors | 45 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 14 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 1 event | 3 days |
Flora and fauna
Bats fly around and reside in some facades. Limit lighting and noise as much as possible. At least do not direct lighting at facades, green structures and in the sky.
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 Dorpsstraat. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Please note: bring your blue parking disc with you. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.
Public transportation accessibility
The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. The Dorpsstraat is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.
Facilities
Electricity: no
Sewerage: no
Water: no
Lighting: public street lighting
Details
Take into account stores, restaurants and residences.
Photos Dorpsstraat
St. Nicholas Square
Description
Nicolaasplein is a parking lot located against Dorpsstraat . The square is named after the church located at the square, the Holy Nicholas Church. The Nicolaasplein is connected to the Dorpsstraat, central park and the Stadshart and overlooks the water square the Dobbe. The site is partially street asphalt surrounded by grass and trees.
Conversion and redevelopment of Nicholas Square (including Nicholas Forest)
Work on Nicholas Square will begin in March 2025. The work will last until mid-July. After that, work will take place at Nicolas Grove through early September 2025. Opportunities to hold events at this location during this period will be none to very limited.
Nicolaasplein and Nicolaasbos will be redesigned. In the new situation, the possibility of parking will remain and also the canopy of the old station will remain. In addition, the bowling alley will move from Dobbe Island to Nicolaasplein.
Would you like to host an event downtown and during central park work? We would be happy to meet with you to look at possible options and alternatives. 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 5,362m2.
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 1,000 visitors | 45 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 14 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 1 event | 3 days |
Flora and fauna
Bats fly around and reside in some facades. Limit lighting and noise as much as possible. At least do not direct lighting at facades, green structures and in the sky. Also consider breeding birds during the breeding season (approximately March 1 to July 15) if present. 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 lots and a parking garage around the Dorpsstraat. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Please note: bring your blue parking disc with you. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.
Public transportation accessibility
The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. The Dorpsstraat is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.
Facilities
Electricity: 1 event power box
Sewerage: yes
Water: no
Lighting: public street lighting
Details
Take into account stores, restaurants and residences.
Photos Nicholas Square
Pilatus Dam
Description
Pilatusdam is a parking lot adjacent to Dorpsstraat . Pilatusdam is connected to Dorpsstraat surrounded by stores, restaurants and residences.
Surface
The site has a gross area of approximately 2,764m2.
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 1,000 visitors | 45 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 14 events | 1 day |
| More than 1,000 to 5,000 visitors | 1 event | 3 days |
Flora and fauna
Bats fly around and reside in some facades. Limit lighting and noise as much as possible. At least do not direct lighting at facades, green structures and in the sky. Also consider breeding birds during the breeding season (approximately March 1 to July 15) if present. 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 lots and a parking garage around the Dorpsstraat. Parking in the parking garages is free for the first 2 hours. Please note: bring your blue parking disc with you. Parking in the Driekant is available at municipal rates.
Public transportation accessibility
The organizer should encourage the use of public transportation. The Dorpsstraat is easily accessible with bus and RandstadRail 3 and 4 stops a short walk from the site.
Facilities
Electricity: no
Sewerage: no
Water: no
Lighting: public street lighting
Details
- Take into account stores, restaurants and residences.
- In addition to being a parking lot, the site is also a street with one-way traffic from Dorpsstraat. Traffic measures must be taken into account during an event.