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 began developing De Soysa Park as a recreational space with the donation of a 5-acre plot and subsequent purchase of another 2 acres. The park was designed to accommodate cricket and other sports, along with public access.