Outdoor gyms and outdoor exercise areas
You’re always welcome to work out in the City of Helsinki’s outdoor gyms. They can’t be reserved and are always open to everyone.
- physical training
- Sports and Exercise
- PTV
Age group: Young people, Elderly, Children and families with children, Adults
Service language: Finnish, Swedish, English
Municipality: Helsinki
Activity organiser: Helsingin kaupunki(external link)
Outdoor gyms or outdoor exercise areas allow you to work out according to your fitness and skill level. Outdoor gyms offer weight stack machines, while outdoor exercise areas allow you to work out with a variety of equipment and machines using your body weight. There are already dozens of outdoor gyms across Helsinki, and new ones are constantly being built.
Outdoor gyms are available to city residents free of charge and open 24/7. Outdoor gyms offer a wide range of fitness equipment suitable for everyone, from beginners to goal-oriented fitness enthusiasts. There is a bench seating area in the immediate vicinity of each outdoor gym. Outdoor gyms have lighting, so you can also work out in the evenings. There is no winter maintenance for outdoor gyms. Outdoor gyms are meant to provide a peaceful workout for everyone, so please listen to music with headphones and avoid reserving more than one piece of equipment for personal use.
More information about outdoor gym equipment is available from the specific locations.