Playground Ruoholahti

Leikkipuisto Ruoholahden erikoisleikkivälineitä
Photo: Sakari Röyskö

Ruoholahti playground is the world's first known computer-themed playground. Children can get acquainted with the world of computers and programming in the refurbished park while playing.

Playground Ruoholahti is located on the southern shore of the Ruoholahti canal and is part of the Ruoholahdenpuisto park. The site is primarily intended for children from daycare age to 6th-graders. Older visitors have also been considered in the design.

The highlight of the playground will be the computer-themed special playground equipment designed and implemented based on ideas by the author and illustrator Linda Liukas.

The main playground equipment is a two-piece play tower representing a computer processor. The multifunctional tower for older children includes climbing and sliding activities. A carousel and swings will be placed near the play tower.

The park's southern play area is suitable for all ages. It includes balancing boards, in-ground trampolines, a keyboard auditorium and a platform shaped like a phone screen. For infants and toddlers, there are computer-themed spring rockers, a sandbox shaped like a game controller, a playhouse and a climbing apparatus.
The playground equipment are designed by award-winning Danish playground equipment manufacturer Monstrum.

Contact information

Laivapojankatu 8, 00180 Helsinki Show accessibility information View location on service map

Valid for the time being:
– Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00
– Sat-Sun closed
Christmas holiday: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025 closed
Christmas holiday: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025 closed

Finnish
P.O. Box 18916, 00099 City of Helsinki

Location

Laivapojankatu 8, 00180 Helsinki
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The route to the playground area

  • There are no accessible parking spaces near the playground. The nearest parking area .
  • The pick-up and drop-off area is located under 5 m from the playground gate.
  • A smooth and sufficiently wide route leads to the playground gate. The route is illuminated.

Playground area

  • The playground has swings, a slide, a sandbox.

Playground building

  • The entrance of the playground building stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
  • The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens easily manually.
  • The foyer is cramped.
  • The activities take place on the entrance floor.
  • The doors in the facility stand out clearly.
  • The facility has an accessible toilet.