Juliana Sports Field
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| Location | The Bottom, Saba |
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| Coordinates | 17°37′32″N 63°14′56″W / 17.6256°N 63.2489°W |
| Owner | Government of Saba |
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| Built | 1970s |
The Juliana Sports Field is one of two public recreational areas on the Caribbean island of Saba, along with the Cruyff Court Saba, and is located in the capital of The Bottom.[1][2]
History
[edit]The facility was first opened in the 1970s[3] on the property of the former croquet field. During her trip to the island Juliana of the Netherlands visited the facility, giving it its present name.[4] In 2013 King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima also visited the Sports Field.[5] It underwent a four-month renovation which included a new surface for the basketball court which was completed in February 2021.[1] It also contains a netball court.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Upgraded Johan Cruyff Court and Princess Juliana's Sportsfield ready for use". saba-news.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "Recreational facilities, school buildings discussed at retrea". Government of Saba. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Improvements at Juliana Sports Field Saba". The BES Reporter. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ Johnson, Will. "The story behind the Johan Cruyf Sports field". The Saba Islander. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ "King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands visit the Juliana Sports Field on the island of Saba". agefotostock.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.