Vaasanpuistikko, Square in Kallio, Helsinki, Finland

Vaasanpuistikko is a square in the Kallio district of Helsinki, Finland, situated between Helsinginkatu, Vaasanpolku, and Pengerpolku, near the entrance to the Sörnäinen metro station. It is a paved open space connected by Vaasankatu, surrounded by low-rise buildings that house various small businesses and services.

In 2007, a proposal to rename the square after the poet Arto Melleri was put forward but not approved. More recently, the city council has been looking into ways to address issues in the area and improve it.

Locals sometimes call the square "Piritori" or "Ikuisen vapun aukio" (the square of eternal May Day), nicknames that reflect its informal character. The surrounding streets are filled with bars, pizzerias, and small shops that give the area a lived-in feel.

The square is easy to reach on foot or by public transport, with the metro station right next to it. When you visit, keep in mind that the area can feel less welcoming in the evening, so it is better to go during the day and stay aware of your surroundings.

The square is sometimes jokingly called "Piritori", a nickname that plays on the Finnish word for "pirate" and refers to the lively, sometimes rough crowd that gathers there. Despite the unofficial name, the place has no connection to piracy.