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CULTURE AND PLENTY TO DO
DESTINATIONS
EXERCISE
NATURE CENTRAL SPORTS FIELD town. The park’s outdoor gym features
DESTINATIONS The primary sports activities at the Saari- high-quality, durable Finnish-made equip-
järvi Central Sports Field are athletics and ment by Omnigym Oy, freely available
THINGS TO DO soccer. The running track is also an excel- for all fitness enthusiasts. Come enjoy the
lent surface for fitness enthusiasts who en- fresh air and take care of your health at
ACCOMMODATION joy walking and running. The sports field is the same time.
freely available for use by individual resi- Mittarinpolku 4, 43100 Saarijärvi
DINING dents when there are no reserved sessions
ongoing. FOR DAREDEVILS
SHOPPING AND
SERVICES KUSIAISMÄKI ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD. ICE SWIMMING
The artificial turf field at Kusiaismäki offers The winter swimming spot and sauna at
MAPS AND INFO excellent opportunities for playing foot- Sofianranta beach is open from October
ball. The field was inaugurated in the sum- to March, Tuesdays and Fridays at 16:00 to
mer of 2019. It is available for free use by 21:00. Winter swimming without the sauna
all football enthusiasts, except during re- is available on other days as well. Season
served sessions. Hyppyrimäentie 1, 43100 pass or single entry. For more information,
Saarijärvi please ask at the sauna.Järjestäjä Saarijär-
ven latu / www.saarijarvenlatu.fi. Paavon-
AUTIOLAHDEN BEACH VOLLEY tie 4, 43100 Saarijärvi
A quality beach volley court right next to
the Autiolahti beach. Mäntytie 4, 43100 AIR GUN RANGE AT THE SWIMMING HALL
Saarijärvi A 10-person air gun range for rifles/pistols
and two game targets. Supervised eve-
SUMMASSAARI TRAINING STAIRS nings in the winter on Mondays and Thurs-
The training stairs, completed in the sum- days at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Details at Saarijär-
mer of 2018, feature 155 steps. They are ven Ampujat ry / Mauri Kemppainen
located near Haikankärki. 040 168 6486. Sivulantie 6, 43100 Saarijärvi
Summassaarentie 180, 43130 Tarvaala
BEACHES
MANNILA TRAINING STAIRS AND
OUTDOOR GYM AUTIOLAHTI
The training stairs completed in the fall A small pier and dressing booths on the
of 2023, along with the equipment to be beach. Swings, a small slide, and a sand-
installed during the summer of 2024, are box for children.
located near Mannila’s pine forest. Mäntytie 4, 43100 Saarijärvi
Matosalmentie, 43100 Saarijärvi
MANSIKKANIEMI
KUSIAISMÄKI TRAINING STAIRS AND Dressing booths and pier with a jump to-
LEAN-TO SHELTER wer, platform heights 1, 3, and 5 meters.
The 185 steps of the Kusiaismäki Lion Stairs Swings and a small slide for children.
lead you to a lean-to shelter with stunning Mansikkaniementie 26, 43100 Saarijärvi
views of the surrounding nature. This fitness
and recreational spot is a great addition PLAYGROUND
to the city’s exercise facilities, offering a
chance to boost both physical well-being
and mental refreshment.
Hyppyrimäentie 1, 43100 Saarijärvi
OUTDOOR GYM IN RUNEBERG PARK RUNEBERG PARK
Runeberg Park offers locals and visitors a
variety of opportunities for exercise and The park features a children’s playground
as well as fitness equipment for seniors.
outdoor activities right in the heart of Mittarinpolku 4, 43100 Saarijärvi
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