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Keep active in Kokkola during the summer

Kokkola sports services offer a wide range of free physical activities for residents of all ages in different parts of the city.
Park Playtime is a fun way for small children to stay active together with a parent. Summer Drop-in Activities offer fun games and activities for school children and students in a relaxed environment. Park workouts and senior exercise classes bring the joy of movement to adults. Come whenever it suits you, your welcome on your own, with family or with friends.
Let summer get you moving – have fun, get energized and share the joy with others!
  • 1.-26.6. at 9.30 – 11

    Children under school age are warmly welcome to come and play and stay active together with an adult! Instructors are on site, and equipment is provided.

    Join when you want! Free of charge, weather permitting.

    • on Mondays: Kuusimäenpuisto, Klubbintie 7
    • on Tuesdays: Koivuhaka family park, Paarmanpolku 6 – 8
    • on Wednesdays: Hakalahti park, Hakalahdenkatu 87
    • on Thursdays: Kuutamon puisto, Täysikuuntie 11
    • on Fridays: Niittyperhosenpuisto, Antti Chydeniuksenkatu 111b

    Note: No activities on Friday 19.6.

  • 1.-26.6. at 12.30 – 14

    Sports games and activities for children and youth at school yards and local sports areas. Instructors are on site, and equipment is provided.

    Join whenever you like! Participation is free, weather permitting.

    • on Mondays: Isokylä school yard
    • on Tuesdays: Koivuhaka school yard
    • on Wednesdays: Chydenius scool yeard
    • on Tuesdays: Hollihaka school yard
    • on Wednesdays: Torkinmäki school yard

    Note. No activities on Frieday 19.6.

  • Sports services organize free park workouts in June (June 3 – 25) and in August (August 4– 27).

    Fun exercise to music! The sessions are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Bring your own exercise mat and enjoy summer through movement.

    • Tuesdays at 18:00-18:45 Location: Torkinmäki school yard
    • Thursdays at 18.00–18.45 Location: Meripuisto park (artificial turf area)

    Note! No session on Thursday, June 18.

    On Thursday June 25, the session will be held at Hollihaka school yard.

    Free of charge, weather permitting.

  • Looking for tips on using outdoor gyms? We organize open introduction sessions at outdoor gyms in Kokkola on Wednesdays from June 3 to July 1, 4:30–5:30 pm.

    Learn how to use the equipment and join an optional, easy group workout. Instruction in Finnish.

    Locations:

    • 3 June Roskaruka, Kelkkatie
    • 10 June Potinrannanpuisto park, Potinrannantie 19
    • 17 June Meripuisto park, Meritie 11
    • 24 June Isokylä outdoor exercise area, Vesitorninpolku 11
    • 1 July Donnerska school, school yard, Banerinkatu 3

    Free of charge | Weather permitting

    Suitable for everyone – feel free to join!

  • Sports services organize free park workouts for seniors in June (June 3 – 24). Sessions are suitable for those looking for a easier workout.

    • On Wednesdays at 10 – 10.45 am on Keskuskenttä, Urheilukatu 20.

    Free of charge | Weather permitting

    Suitable for everyone – feel free to join!

  • We offer aqua workouts in outdoor pool in swimming Centre Vesiveijari on Tuesdays  at 13.30 – 14 (2.6. – 18.8.) . In case of rain or thunder the session is held indoors.

    Price 2 € + entrance fee. No enrollment needed, join when you like!