During the early decades of the 19th Century, Havelock Park became the home of several sporting clubs, although one, the Havelock Golf Club, shifted to Buller's Road (Bauddhaloka Mawatha) where the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall now stands.

[2] At the northern end of Havelock Park is the public area named after the national hero, Captain Duenuge Edward Henry Pedris (1888–1915), was executed by British officials for alleged incitement of racial riots in 1915, which were later proven false.

[6] Romanian singer Inna performed at Havelock Park on 13 September 2015 in Sun FM concert SUNFEST 2015.

[7] Jamaican singer Sean Paul performed at Havelock park on 28 November 2015 in Sun FM concert SUNFEST 2015.

[8][9] American singer Jason Derulo performed at Havlock park on 8 April 2016[10]