The Säätytalonpuistikko playground will be renovated over this summer and autumn. The playground is located on the corner of Ritarikatu and Rauhankatu. The playground will not be in use during the renovation from 1 May onwards. From March onwards, the playground will be replaced by a temporary playground built on the adjacent Ritarikatu. The temporary playground will serve the local daycare centres and families for the duration of the renovation.
The new playground will have an entirely new look and equipment. The playground will feature modern play equipment and furnishings, such as swings and a carousel. The equipment and furnishings will have subtle colours to make them mesh with the distinguished milieu.
The project will not cause considerable inconvenience in the area. The work will be carried out on weekdays during daytime.
Renovations of the House of the Estates and Säätytalonpuistikko drawing to a close
The aim is for the renovation of the House of the Estates and the Säätytalonpuistikko park to be completed by early winter. The culturally and historically valuable park was built in the 1890s. Some of the plants and trees in the park will be replaced. The main entrance to the park will be framed with shrubberies and trees on both sides, and the front and side yard lawns will be overhauled.
The lighting of the park will also be overhauled and the fountain will receive special lights. The lighting will emphasise the architecture of the park and the House of the Estates.
The contractor of the renovation of the Säätytalonpuistikko playground is VRJ Etelä-Suomi Oy, while the contractor of the temporary playground on Ritarikatu is Helsinki City Construction Services Stara. The construction of the Säätytalonpuistikko playground and the temporary playground on Ritarikatu is contracted by the City of Helsinki. Senate is in charge of the renovation of the House of the Estates and Säätytalonpuistikko.
