In 1940, de Soysa initiated the development of the De Soysa Park as a venue for sports and recreation by gifting a 5 acre (20,000 sq m) plot of land and purchasing an additional 2 acres. It was intended for cricket, other sports and public use.
In 1940, de Soysa initiated the creation of De Soysa Park as a venue for sports and recreation by gifting a 5-acre plot and purchasing an additional 2 acres. It was intended to be used for cricket, other sports, and public use.