Children's animal themed playground.

Rantaviidakko Playground

Rauhankatu 5, 44100 Äänekoski

Rantaviidakko Playground is located in Rantapuisto, in the center of Äänekoski. The themed playground, completed in June 2024, was designed according to children’s wishes. Children were able to choose the park’s name, play equipment, and themes, which are jungle and underwater world. The park features, among other things, a zip line, trampolines, and a nest swing. The playground is open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and is under camera surveillance. The park is intended for children and is a good example of involving children in urban planning.

Aerial view of Laukaa Harbour.

Laukaa harbour park

Satamatie 3, 41340 Laukaa

You can spend a summer day with the whole family at the Harbor Park. The Pikku Kakkonen playground in the park delights the little ones. Additionally, the area features a traffic park and an asphalt RC car track. The harbor’s swimming beach, popular with families, is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.

Children palying at a traffic park in summer

Viitaniemi Traffic Park

Eeronkatu 15, 40720 Jyväskylä

In Viitaniemi Traffic Park, it is possible to drive the city’s pedal cars during official opening hours, when a supervisor is also present. Pedal car driving and park use are free of charge. Different sizes of pedal cars and tricycles can be borrowed from the park. A miniature traffic environment has been built in the park, with traffic lights, a refueling station, crosswalks, and sidewalks. The park is best suited for children aged 6-12, but toddlers are also welcome with their parents. Outside of opening hours, the park can be used with your own bicycle. The use of your own bicycle helmet is recommended, but helmets can also be borrowed from the park. It is advisable to bring hand sanitizer, as there is no running water in the park. Children are always under the responsibility of their parents. Viitaniemi Traffic Park has been a popular destination since the 1960s, with about 15,000 visitors annually. Snacks can be brought along, and there are table-bench combinations and large grassy areas for picnics. Nearby are also the Viitaniemi and Tuomiojärvi beaches