Free parking is a great asset for all users of Park Startbaan. But sometimes the parking lot is overcrowded. Recently we have been surprised several times by large events and gatherings of our neighbors where the number of visitors per car considerably exceeded the possibilities of the parking lot. How are we going to
Just like last year, we will close the park earlier during the quiet holiday period on Saturday and Sunday evenings. This starts on the weekend of July 20 and lasts until the weekend of August 11. The park will then close at 6:00 PM. Opening hours remain unchanged during the week.
A warm welcome at the Park Startbaan billiards center to Excelsior and EDO '83. Both renowned billiards clubs have a long and impressive history in Amsterdam billiards. They come to play on 6 billiard tables for their club evening and competition on Thursday evening. The transition to Park Startbaan is a result of the
The spring billiards ladder was won by force majeure by Rini Meijer, member of Billiards Association Ons Genoegen. At the club evening, the "ladder" was presented to him by Park Startbaan board member Cees van der Togt.
“Sporty, light, cozy, informal and in line with the atmosphere of the palm trees, like a beach club.” With these principles in mind, the construction team was sent by the reference group to take the final step in the construction process: the design of the clubhouse. That creative process can be found on the
As you will have probably seen, the old patio tables have largely disappeared and we now have to make do with a few “beer tables”. But new tables are coming. These will arrive at the beginning of May. The new tables have a plastic top with a wood motif, Werzalit for the connoisseurs among
From January 1, 2024, dogs are allowed in the park and that is noticeable. The owners and their four-legged friends will probably like the fact that the dog can come along and does not have to sit at home alone. But not all visitors like dogs and we have received some complaints. Therefore, the
Smoking and sports do not go together, not even on Park Startbaan. Although we have declared the park smoke-free, that does not mean that all visitors to the park have given up smoking. Unfortunately, there are still too many who have yet to take that step. But the goal of the “smoke-free generation” campaign
A lot of parking crowds are expected on Saturday afternoon, April 13, between 12 noon and 6 p.m., due to an event of the Herman Wesselinck College. There is a good chance that our parking lot will be completely full. If possible: come on your bike!
Attention tennis players, padellers and billiards players! The park is open Good Friday and Easter, with the exception of the evening of Easter Sunday. The entire park will then be closed from 6 p.m.
