Sorsapuisto artificial ice rink and ice hockey rink
In winter, the Sports Park is an inviting skating venue for all age groups with a public artificial ice rink and a separate ice hockey rink. There are two heated locker rooms for visitors, which are open according to the opening hours.
In winter, an area of artificial ice 150 x 70 metres in size is created in Sorsapuisto, which can be used for speed skating or playing bandy. It mainly serves as an open skating area for skaters without ice hockey sticks.
The ice hockey rink is intended for skaters with sticks. However, the emphasis is on skating for everyone.
Free public skating slots
During public skating slots, the artificial ice rink is divided into two sections, one for skaters without a stick, and the other for those carrying ice hockey sticks. For safety reasons, no ice hockey pucks may be brought into the artificial ice rink, but you can play with a ball on the section reserved for this activity.
The use of a stick is not allowed during the open-to-all long-track speed skating shifts. During speed skating shifts, the outer track is reserved for faster skaters and the inner track for slower skaters.
Any exceptions to public skating slots can be found in the attached ice rink booking calendar.
What are the ice conditions like?
The rink is open subject to conditions; please check the latest ice conditions.
Welcome to the artificial ice rink at Sorsapuisto
- The public skating area is for skating only. Entering the ice with shoes on is prohibited.
- The use of sticks is permitted on the rink and on the artificial ice in the area specifically designated for this purpose. The rink is reserved exclusively for players using sticks.
- Ice hockey may be played on the rink. On the artificial ice, bandy may be played in the area specifically designated for this purpose, but the use of ice hockey is prohibited.
- The use of skating poles is prohibited.
- Faster skaters are asked to skate round the outer edges of the rink in an anti-clockwise direction.
- The central part of the rink is reserved for slower skaters and the youngest members of the family.
- Please exercise caution on the ice, be mindful of younger skaters and wear a skating helmet.
- Sledges and pushchairs are not permitted on the rink.
Maintenance breaks
The pitch and the rink are maintained regularly. The large ice resurfacer requires space to operate, and for safety reasons, you should keep a safe distance from the moving machine whilst it is in operation.
Artificial ice maintenance breaks
Mon 17.15–18 and 19.30–20
Tue 18.45–19.30
Wed 16.15–17
Thu 18.45–19.30
Fri maintenance as required
Sat maintenance as required
Sun 11.15–12
Rink maintenance breaks
Mon–Fri 16–16.30
Sat–Sun 12.30–13 and 16.30–17
Up-to-date information on booked slots for the rink can be found in the Timmi system
Kaleva Sports Park
Kaleva Sports Park is located at the intersection of Viinikankatu, Salhojankatu and Kalevantie. The fenced park area has plenty of activities in the summer, such as various gaming platforms, Decomark play patterns, basketball, table tennis, a SportPoint fitness circle and a beach volleyball court. During the winter season, an artificial ice rink measuring 150 x 70 meters is frozen in the area, also known as Sorsapuisto field. In addition, there is a rink where you can skate with sticks and pucks. In the summer, the rink serves as a roller hockey field.
- Reservations end half an hour before the sports park closes, and you must leave the area no later than 15 minutes before closing time.
Kaleva Sports Park
In summer, you can play basketball, beach volleyball and many other games in the park.
