Windsor Park, Roseau
Windsor Park is the country's premier multi-purpose stadium located in the heart of Roseau. This iconic venue plays a pivotal role in the island's sporting and cultural landscape, hosting a wide array of events that bring together communities and celebrate the vibrancy of Dominican life. Beyond its sporting significance, Windsor Park holds a special place in the hearts of Dominicans as a venue for carnival activities, state parades, and cultural celebrations.
Originally constructed on the site of a former rubbish dump known as Cow Town, Windsor Park has undergone a remarkable transformation to emerge as a world-class sporting facility. Windsor Park serves as the national stadium of Dominica and is primarily utilized for cricket and association football matches. However, its versatility extends beyond sports, with the stadium playing host to various cultural events such as the World Creole Music Festival, the Finals of the Calypso Competition, and the prestigious Miss Dominica pageant.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, Windsor Park adheres to International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, making it a sought-after venue for international cricket matches. Digital scoreboards and five cricket pitches further enhance the viewing experience, ensuring that fans and players alike can enjoy world-class sporting action.
Over the years, Windsor Park has witnessed numerous historic moments, including the Dominica national football team's inaugural 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Barbados, which drew a crowd of 4,200 spectators. The stadium also hosted Dominica's first two One Day International cricket matches between West Indies and Bangladesh in 2009, marking a significant milestone in the island's sporting history.
Beyond its sporting significance, Windsor Park holds a special place in the hearts of Dominicans as a venue for carnival activities, state parades, and cultural celebrations.
Originally constructed on the site of a former rubbish dump known as Cow Town, Windsor Park has undergone a remarkable transformation to emerge as a world-class sporting facility. Windsor Park serves as the national stadium of Dominica and is primarily utilized for cricket and association football matches. However, its versatility extends beyond sports, with the stadium playing host to various cultural events such as the World Creole Music Festival, the Finals of the Calypso Competition, and the prestigious Miss Dominica pageant.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, Windsor Park adheres to International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, making it a sought-after venue for international cricket matches. Digital scoreboards and five cricket pitches further enhance the viewing experience, ensuring that fans and players alike can enjoy world-class sporting action.
Over the years, Windsor Park has witnessed numerous historic moments, including the Dominica national football team's inaugural 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Barbados, which drew a crowd of 4,200 spectators. The stadium also hosted Dominica's first two One Day International cricket matches between West Indies and Bangladesh in 2009, marking a significant milestone in the island's sporting history.
Beyond its sporting significance, Windsor Park holds a special place in the hearts of Dominicans as a venue for carnival activities, state parades, and cultural celebrations.
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Sight Name: Windsor Park
Sight Location: Roseau, Dominica (See walking tours in Roseau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Roseau, Dominica (See walking tours in Roseau)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Roseau Introduction Walking Tour
Roseau, the capital of the Caribbean nation of Dominica, marks the site of the oldest and most important urban settlement on the island.
Although European ships first appeared off the coast of Dominica in the 15th century, over the next hundred years it was inhabited only by Carib Indians, who settled the area of today's Roseau attracted by the nearby river. The French founded the town on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Although European ships first appeared off the coast of Dominica in the 15th century, over the next hundred years it was inhabited only by Carib Indians, who settled the area of today's Roseau attracted by the nearby river. The French founded the town on... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles