Sportpark Westvliet, sports venue
Sportpark Westvliet is a sports complex in Leidschendam-Voorburg with multiple playing fields for various sports including football, cricket, and rugby. The facility features well-maintained grass areas and training grounds regularly used by local clubs and teams.
The park was established in 2006 and has since developed into an important location for sports activities in the region. In 2007, Voorburg Cricket Club relocated to the grounds, expanding the sports offerings and attracting internationally recognized cricket matches.
The park serves as a gathering place for the local sports community, where families regularly come together to watch games or participate in activities. It reflects how sports are woven into the daily life of the area and bring residents of all ages together.
The facility is easily accessible and features pavilions that serve as gathering points for players, officials, and spectators. Visitors should note that the park varies in activity depending on the training and match schedule, and good orientation around the grounds is helpful.
The park's cricket ground has hosted international matches, including encounters between Afghanistan and Scotland or between the Netherlands and Kenya. Despite having a relatively small shortside boundary, it was approved for top-level international cricket competitions.
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