Sportpark Drieburg in Watergraafsmeer to get new football pitches and padel courts

Sportpark Drieburg in Amsterdam-Oost is set for a significant expansion, with plans to introduce three new 5-a-side speed soccer fields, three padel courts, and an urban outdoor recreational area. The development, which covers nearly 4000 square meters previously occupied by a korfball club, is scheduled to begin in late 2027. The project also includes the construction of a sustainable clubhouse with a terrace to serve the growing local population, as thousands of new homes are expected in the surrounding areas of Bajesbuurt, Amstelkwartier, and Weespertrekvaartbuurt.

Local authorities intend to maintain ownership of the land to ensure the facilities are used efficiently and to prevent unauthorized commercial exploitation. Sport alderman Sofyan Mbarki emphasized that this multifunctional approach aims to protect public sports space from commercial football schools. During daytime hours, the new facilities will be made available to children in after-school care programs, further integrating the sports park into the needs of the evolving neighborhood.