Linnunrata Playground

Linnunradantie 8 Linnunrata Playground in Suutarila, right on the border between Helsinki and Vantaa, is a unique playground among others: during the summer it is home to sheep, chickens and rabbits. Update: In summer 2020, the City of Helsinki announced that the farm animal activities at Linnunrata Playground have ended due to a barn fire and no new barn will be built. Otherwise the playground is charming and relaxed: the so-called farm yard has trees that provide shade on hot days and create a nice atmosphere, while the lower yard is a play area with plenty of space to run around and ride scooters. The playground is extremely versatile: you'll find something to do and experience from infants to teenagers. The old playground buildings add to the atmosphere of the place. Indoor facilities and, for example, a microwave for warming up snacks are available when playground staff are on duty.

During the summer, Linnunrata’s lower yard has a shallow wading pool that gets deeper in the middle, so it’s not the best swimming spot for the littlest ones.

Linnunrata is located in the middle of a residential area and parking spaces are limited.

Playground equipment:

Swings
Two baby swings side by side
Climbing frames of various sizes
A couple of slides
Balance seesaw
Pedal carousel
Swimming pool (drained on weekends)
A few sandboxes (sand toys available when the playground is open)
Seesaws
Tables and benches
Football field

Other features:

Linnunrata's specialty: furry summer residents. Rabbits, chickens and sheep live here.
Scooters, ride-on cars and other play equipment available during playground opening hours
The playground is not fully fenced, but is located in a quiet residential area
Varied yard areas, essentially two separate play yards.