Hilleri Playground

Hilleri Playground's courtyard area has undergone a transformation! The renovated wooded courtyard is built around a garden theme and Hilleri now has its own vegetable garden! Take a virtual playground tour and see more photos of Hilleri Playground at the end of this article!

Hilleri Playground on Siilitie underwent a courtyard renovation in early 2023. The old courtyard had been in need of renovation for years, and the renovated courtyard is truly successful and respectful of the original design.

On Hilleri Playground's upper courtyard, there are familiar elements from Venynpuisto playground, but in a smaller size: the slope area is covered with rubber mulch, creating good conditions for climbing and the playground's slide. There is also the playground's water element, a water gauge, which was not in use at the time of our visit.

Like many other recently renovated Helsinki playgrounds and play areas, Hilleri's courtyard features mostly wooden playground equipment from Kompan. The courtyard is also divided into sections and at least one area is fenced. The playground is distinguished from others by its layered design and closeness to nature; here too, children of various ages have been considered.

The best aspects of Hilleri Playground are the wooded playground built around the garden theme, where spaces are divided among different activities. The playground also fits well into the landscape and the area is peaceful, with the surrounding park area providing additional space for the playground. There are also shady spots. Among the animals you can meet here are the playground's mascot, a wooden cloudberry sculpture, and clever ants.

Hilleri Playground features various swings, two trampolines, climbing structures and a slide, sandbox, seesaws, a water play area (available only during limited playground hours), a bicycle track, horizontal bars, a carousel, and other various play equipment. Next to the playground you can find a skating and scooter area as well as a sand surface field. One of Hilleri's play areas is fenced. Hilleri Playground also offers supervised activities on weekdays during playground hours.

The Small Helsinki team appreciates the courtyard renovation that respects the old design and in part is ingeniously executed, as well as the variety of play equipment that considers children of various ages. The water play area is also a great plus! Overall, the renovation is successful and the playground has a distinctive character thanks to its wooded nature. The vegetable garden is also a nice addition, though it was locked with a sturdy chain during our visit.

Hilleri Playground is located at Hillerikuja 6. From Siilitie metro station to the playground is approximately 750 meters.