Fellman Park

The five-hectare green space contains numerous mature trees and stretches between Paasikivenkatu, Ståhlberginkatu, and Kyösti Kallionkatu streets near the city center.

In 1918, this location served as a detention area for approximately 20,000 male Red Guards and thousands of women and children during the Finnish Civil War.

A monument titled 'Red Captive' by sculptor Erkki Kannasto stands in the park since 1978, marking the Civil War events with President Urho Kekkonen attending its inauguration.

The park connects directly to Lahti's market square and offers multiple free parking spaces along its perimeter for convenient access throughout the day.

The transformation from a wartime field to a national park began in 1958 under city gardener Erkki Kivivuori, who implemented specific landscaping designs.

Location: Lahti

Part of: Fellmaninpuisto, jälleenrakennuskauden oppilaitokset ja Hakatornit

GPS coordinates: 60.98444,25.64500

Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:00