The Zuiderpark is a city park in the Rotterdam neighbourhood of Charlois.
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| Type | Community Park |
| Location | Charlois, Rotterdam |
| Coordinates | 51°52′50″N 4°29′12″E / 51.880556°N 4.486667°E |
| Area | 531.27657015 acres (215.00000000 ha) |
| Status | Open |
| Website | rotterdam |
Details
editWith 215 hectares, it is the largest city park in the Netherlands.[1][2] The park is located between the pre-war neighbourhood of Carnisserbuurt and the post-war neighbourhoods of Zuidwijk and Pendrecht. The park was laid out from 1952 as a utilitarian rather than an ornamental park. The park has several allotment complexes and hosts several Rotterdam football clubs. Several pop festivals have also been held there over the years.[3]
In 2006, the park was greatly renovated. A number of allotments and many trees disappeared in the process. New water features were created for additional water storage capacity.[citation needed]
On the north side of the Zuiderpark is Ahoy Rotterdam, where fairs, pop concerts and sports events are held.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Zuiderpark – Rotterdamse Parken" (in Dutch).
- ^ Rotterdam, Uitagenda. "Zuiderpark". Uitagenda Rotterdam (in Dutch).
- ^ "Zuiderpark Rotterdam" (in Dutch).