Tapiola Sports Park, sports park in Espoo, Finland
Tapiola Sports Park is a sports facility in Espoo featuring multiple grass and artificial turf fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts for various sports. The complex also includes a large indoor arena for ice hockey and indoor events, plus specialized sports centers operated by Esport that house gyms, badminton courts, and yoga spaces.
The football stadium at the park was constructed in 1970 and has long served as the home ground for local football club FC Honka. The opening of the Urheilupuisto metro station in 2017 significantly improved accessibility to the complex, making it a central hub for the Tapiola neighborhood.
Tapiola Sports Park serves as a gathering place for the local community, where clubs, schools, and neighbors regularly come together to play sports and attend events. Walking through, you sense an active neighborhood where people of all ages use the space to stay fit and connect with each other.
The complex is easily reached by metro and bus using the Urheilupuisto metro station, which connects the site well to Helsinki and other parts of Espoo. The park offers ample parking for visitors arriving by car and operates from early morning until late evening to accommodate various sports schedules.
The Extreme Esport area, which opened in 2018, offers unexpected activities like trampolines, obstacle courses, and ropes courses that stand apart from the traditional sports fields. This specialized section attracts children and teenagers in particular who seek more excitement than conventional ball sports.
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