Käpylä sports park, sports venue in Helsinki, Finland
Käpylä sports park is a sports facility in Helsinki with multiple playing surfaces of natural grass and artificial turf. The park features football fields, volleyball courts on sand, fenced floorball areas, outdoor fitness stations, and a technical training course with obstacles such as tractor tires.
The park was established as part of the city's efforts to provide residents with space for informal fitness activities. Over time, local families and sports teams have regularly used the facility, developing it into an important venue for sports activity in Helsinki.
Käpylä sports park is where the local community comes together for shared training and games. The mix of tournament fields and informal exercise areas shows how integral sport is to daily life in Helsinki and how the park brings people of all ages together.
The park is accessible via a wide path of crushed rock and sand, but there is a steep slope on the approach. Parking is located over 200 meters from the sports area, so it is better to arrive by bike, public transport, or on foot.
Multiple areas of the park are lit at night, allowing people to stay active after sunset. This feature enables training and recreational activities throughout the year, especially important during winter months when daylight is limited.
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