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Satamatoimisto 7 6 6 Myllysaari 5 Sculptures and monumentsRauhaniementie along the Strolls: 2 4 lahdenkatu 1 Kirjastonpuisto. SwansParantolankatu, Jussi Mäntynen,1938 Kaupin sairaala Strolls through 11 kan Näsijärvi Sou2 15 Pursikatu 19 2 Kirjastonpuisto. The Poet and the Muse, ARMONKALLIOHelenankatu Kekkosentie 5 19 memorial of author Aleksis Kivi, Särkänniemi 5 esplanadi 4 13 Tampellan 21 the parks of Soukkapuisto 11 Wäinö Aaltonen, 1928 16 2 2 9 7 Helenankuja 1 8 Tunturikatu 1 5 Kaivokatu 3 2 Wilhelm von Nottbeckin puisto.puistokatu Tammelan Kotkankallio 25 8

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3 Siltakatu cliff memorial, Chopin,1830-404 4 2 HaarakatuKaarikatu

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13 5 7 3 Yrjön tu äka Marra5 Lampi, 1995 31 Western stroll 8 Pajasaari 6 7 25 Lenght of walk: approx. 4,8 km. Walking time: approx. 50 min. Törngrenin Ihanakatu 13 Lepp 15 17 Pohjolankatu Sara Hildènin taidemuseo 5 9-11 30 aukio Rohdin kuja 2-4 Näsinpuisto. SS Kuru memorial, Yrjö Liipola, 1940

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Näsinneula 9 12 13 11 6 Verstaankatu 11 6 Näsinpuisto.2 Näsinkallio10 fountain, 28 5 Kihlmaninraitti Siltakatu 9 3 esplanadi 28 4 17 Emil Wikström,1913 6 22 Wilhelm von Nottbeckin puisto 7 10 1 Akvaario-Planetaario Osmonkatu Osmon raitti

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7 2 Hämeenpuisto. Memorial of author Minna Canth, 2 3 4 24 Osmonpuisto 17 33 Näsinpuisto Runoilijan tie Näsilinna Pajakatu Lauri Leppänen, 1951 9 Tampellan 1 5 14 18 Annikinkatu Annikinkatu6 Auvisenpolku 1 Salhojankatu 8 Kortelahti Massunkuja 5

5 17 6 13 8 2 Ainonkatu 13 4 15 10 14 Pellavantori atu k Hämeenpuisto. News, Heikki Varja, 1981 16 Polvi4 17 1 44 Hämeenpuisto Taidekeskus Puu-Tammelan-

Mustalahti Juhlatalonkatu 5 20 2 10 Koiramäki Laiturikatu Palatsinraitti Alaverstaanraitti 7 13 2 16 19 Mältinranta 7 9 9 2 Vuor 5 Hämeenpuisto. Hämeenpuisto water feature with Puuhiomonk 1 2 3 11 Laitosmiehenpolku 2 55 Pyynikin kirkkopuistoOnkiniemi 3 5 Turpiininkatu 15 ikatu Näsinpuisto 2 a granite sphere, 1997 18 Tapionkatu 22 Tapion raitti Sahanteränkatu 3 2

17 1 4 8 Tallipiha 3 Huhtimäenkatu 3 Pellavanlikanpolku 14 10 Tammerkosken Hämeenpuisto. Liberty, Viktor Jansson,21 1921 3 3 29

66 Nalkalantori 8 19 Elianderinkatu 1 8 Vapriikki 1 Lapintie katu koulu 21 11 Veturiaukio Komedia- 9 13 27 31 4 2 2 4 5 11 5 Spring, Nääshalli 2 teatteri kolan Pyynikin kirkkopuisto. 2 8 katu 4 Häkiläpolku 24 3 6 Siu 2 11 Kullervonkatu26 22 16 21

Näsijärvenkatu 1 5 Kelloportinkatu2 Richard Rautalin,193722 10 22 26

raitti 23 1 14 2 1 5 9 4 7 19 4 5 Oikeustalo JUHANNUSKYLÄ 2

9 Sukkavartaan 25 Eastern stroll Polttimon 12 11 15 Lenght of walk: approx. 3,4 km. Walking time: approx. 45min. 6 4 Pyynikin kirkkopuisto. Bust of Rector Eino Sakari Rautatienkatu 4a 1 1 9 9 Erkkilänkatu 5 7 5 13 Kanavaraitti 19 Simppoon Paasikiventie 2 3 10 Yrjö-Koskinen, Heikki Konttinen,1958

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Finlaysonin 12 11 Ratinanniemi Tuomiokirkko Johanneksen koulu 2 8 4 Palokunnan aukee Juhannuskylänkatu 13 19 kirkko 2 8 29 Näsijärvenkatu 3-7 3 katu 27 kuja Tuomiokirkonkatu 17 21 Finlaysonin atu 6 5 Kalevan puistotie Mustanlahdenkatu 6 2 katu 7 nk 31 Väinö katu 2 2 Finlaysoninkatu Väinö Linnan 15 2 Verkatehtaanpuisto 35 3 taa 13 Itäinenkatu 16 7 Aleksanterinkatu Amurinkatu

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5 saari 4 Niemikatu Tammelan koulu Sepänkatu 7 Kortelahdenkatu 12 17 4 6 4 Työnpuisto Kankurinkatu 9 Tammer WC 2 Tampereen

13 26 15 Kuninkaankatu 19 15 16 AMURI 18-20 13b 13 30 10 klassillinen koulu Ilmarinkatu 16 11 8 12 17 25 11 15 3 24 7 12 38 12

13 38 12 20 1 9 Satakunnankatu 55 Aleksandra Siltasen puisto 6 28 1 9 22 2 Ojakatu 37

7 29 10 TT-Frenckell Moreenia 15 11 19 33 10 14 2 32 14 8 9 Savilinnankatu Suokatu 15 Palvelupiste 3 3 5 11 17 18 23 Frenckellin Frenckell 10 5 14 6 22 6 Otto Gustafssonin puisto 36 9 19 Rongankatu 40

24 8 32 14 10 Näsilinnankatu 10 6 16 aukio Vellamonkatu 16 Holiday Inn 9 15 Vellamonkatu 21 38

31-33 6 12 42 20 Tammelan pallokenttä 16 2L Suokatu 14 40 6 14 29 15 2 4 2 7 14

Tamm Murtokatu 18 77 Herrainmäki 4 50 Keskusvirastotalo KYTTÄLÄ 54 Pellavatehtaankatu 21 Sotkankatu 33 11 21 Amurin koulu 17

Tipotien Aleksis Kiven katu Kaivokatu 15 A 9 24-26 37 19 17 Tenniskenttä 18 2 33 Tammelankatu terveysasema Peurankallionkatu 60 41 3 7 20 Saarikuja 12 Satakunnankatu Koskipuisto 18 29 24 88 Tuomiokirkonpuisto 43 23 PUNAKYLÄ 47 Mustanlahdenkatu er Amurin 10 37 21 Scandic

12 45 62 Amurinkuja 8 57 18 WC WC Kyttälänkatu 17 työläismuseo 19 14 koski 5 9 Kela Cumulus 26 21 4 20 13 27 Tennishalli 65 kortteli 22 18 7 22 13 Vanha 3 1 9 28Tammerinpuisto 12 11 Puutarhakatu 2 9 Koskikatu 21 kirjastotalo 13 69 Palvelukeskus 22 14 19 48 18 22 6 22 Itsenäisyydenkatu 21 24 25 2 10 Makasiininkatu11 23 2 6 4 6 40

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kirkko 39 29 23 14 15 30 23 2 1 35 Taidemuseo 20 4 4 6 14 Aaltosenkatu 1 Tullikamarin 13 34 Rautatieasema 1 37 9 Puutarhakatu 33 Musiikkiteatteri 8 Tampereen teatteri 7-9 40 26 Vanha kirkko Scandic 30 aukio 27 9 3 16 Pakkahuoneen- 3 11 13 35 24 Palatsi/YO-talo Hämeenkatu 44 10 14 2 7 46 2 2 8 Kauppakatu Telakka 25 Keskustori aukio 26 Matkailu- 10 atu Pyynikin 22 11 Lähteenk 523 2-4 Ammattiopisto Santalahdentie 11 - 1 Kaupungin- 25 neuvonta 13 5 Rautatienkatu 7 Raatihuone uimahalli 6 26 Salhojankatu Pirkankatu 16 17 Tullikatu Lapland Kalevan lukio Palloiluhalli kirjasto 9 15 2

22 45 Tahmelantie 6 5 29 14 Vesilinnankatu Heinätori 29 6 12 33 3 44 25 Hotel

15a 5 Hiekan 28 Yliopistonkatu 20 13Ilomäentie 2 5 2a 9 13 Torni- taidemuseo Teatteri 24 Tullintori 1 Sorsapuisto 26 Hammareninkatu 23 3 22 18 25 12 10 STATE Hämeenkatu hotelli 5 20

WC 7 Amma 6 Pyynikin kirkkopuisto 21 28 4 Värjärinkuja 14 47 34 Tuomiokirkon 11 Tanssiteatteri 6 Pinninkatu Ammattikou 27 8 5 1 Sorsapuisto 24 13 Aleksis Kiven katu 12 2 ttikoulunkatu 28 Pyynikin 11 5 28 VerkatehtaankatuAleksanterinkatu lunkatu MD 6 Kalevan 17 tori Aleksanterin kirkko 31 Kauppahalli 8 6 6 4 Sorsalampi aukio 36 Metsä Board 2 21 14 27 9 5 29 Varastokatu 2 50 8 6

Tako 14 33 Näkötorni 17 Konservatorio 12 Ratapihankatu Villa 4 33 7 Kirkkokatu 31 14 10a Ahaa 2 13 11 62 katu 7 4 Kisakentänkatu F.E. Aleksanterin 28 5 Teatteri 3 13 Pyynikin kirkkopuisto.Sumeliuk- Sorrow, 20 24

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2 13 koulu 32 Ilves katu 8 HallituskatuKuninkaankatu 9 Otavalankatu 25 1 38 10 3 10 26 32 Lundelininpolku Näsilinnankatu Wäinö Aaltonen, 1963 Tampereen Sillanpäänkatu 13 Minna Canthin30 4 6 8 6 2 Dream lyseon 15 7 25 4 14 Tampereen 28 8 16 Hostel lukio 32 yhteiskoulun 17 37 14 Verkatehtaanpuisto. Shepherd Näkötornintie 18 Åkerlundinkatu 29 Palomäentie lukio 32 4 1 74 Sorsapuiston 21 56 26 Hallituskatu 13 5 6b Koskikeskus Boy, Yrjö Liipola,1947senkatu 3 kenttä

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35 10 Luonnonsuojelualue 20 15 Will-o’-the-Wisp; memorial of the Lyseokatu Mariankatu Suvantokatu Koskipuisto. Tampere-talo

28 39 2 23 Mäntykatu 8 20 4 59 8 4 Finnish soldier, Aimo Tukiainen, 1971 32 19 9 10 10 Hopealinja Sorin Ortodoksinen kirkko Tampereen 40 6 1 1 Ristikatu1 16 Työnpuisto. Tampere sculpture, 26 Työväen Teatteri Satamakatu 3 5 12 aukio Kalevantie 5 37 5 12 5 Sairaalankatu 17 14 Hämeenpuisto 39 Hautausmaankatu Kurilankuja Tredu Marian 7 Richard Rautalin, 1934

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2 22 puisto 9a 4 4 Ratinan Ratinankuja 20 2 34 1 17 Aleksandra Siltasen puisto. Memorial stone Satamakatu15 4 13 Laiskolankuja 41 15 15 2 3 4 Hatanpä Sorinkatu Koulukatu and plaque for the first Finnish 1 12 Papinkatu Pyynikin 2 suvanto Suvantokatu 9 Yliopisto Pyyniki Palomäentie 5 32 14 koulu 11 Air Force casualties, 2004

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Ruotsinkielinen 1 nkatu 4 inrinne ntie 8 koulu 3 8 Migration, Arja Renell’, 2014 6 13 6 Yliopisto katu ika 6 7 13 än 7 12 enLinja-autoasema sler 5 18 n Pyynikintie 16 Tiiliruukinkatu 26 te 13 43 Halo of light, Hans- valtatie Pellavantori. Nalkalantori 1 Viin 4 3 Ratinan rantatie ol Palvelualan KAAKINMAA Poliisitalo16 Ka 40 Rosendahl 49 1 Christian Berg, 2010 ammattiopisto 46 8 24 20 7 6 Vu Tiiliruukinkatu18 Cumulus 1 19 Tammerinpuisto. The Rug and the Ball, Antero 9 19 6 2 Poliisitalo 40 15-17 11 Tampereen stadion 5 10 48 Koskinen, 2006Rata Piispantalo Atalpa Koulukadun 3 7 20 pihan kenttä 53 Emil Aaltosen puisto. Memorial of industrialist Luonnonsuojelualue Pyynikinlinna 8 Pyhäjärvenkatu5 20 katu Tenniskenttä 7 44 12 Emil Aaltonen, Raimo Utriainen, 1969 1 P 22 21 WC 21 3 Winter War (1939 - 40) Nalkalankatu Aikuiskoulutus-Emil Aaltosen puisto. 3 keskus 7 2 Nalkalan valtatie 8 memorial, Kauko Salmi, 1989 Pyynikin kesäteatteri Klingendahl kenttä Tampereen Järvensivuntie Other points of intrest: Kurilankatu Sähkölaitos 2 11 22 Sorsapuisto. Dancing girl, Richard Rautalin,1949 - 22 17 2 4 Naulakatu 19 aukio 4 23 1 Sorsapuisto Musiikkiopisto Sorsapuisto. Young woman, Viktor Jansson,2 1933 8

Eteläpuisto Ratinankatu Ratinanraitti Eteläpuisto 24 Sorsapuisto.Viinikanoja Seated woman, Joselininniemi 11 2 Pyynikki Voimakatu 17 L I Ratinanranta Viktor Jansson, 1923 1 Iidesranta Jokikatu 25 5 2 3 Pyhäjärvi 0 300 5 Sorsapuisto. Glimmer, Viktor Jansson, 1930 Emil Aaltosen puisto Printed in: Juvenes Print

Lokintaival Publisher: City of Tampere 2016 Viinikanlahti 26 Ratinan stadion.24 Water obstacle, Pentti

Tavaraterminaali Pictures: City of Tampere 26 4 Väinö Linnan puisto Papinaho, 1963 15 E 1

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1 Kirjastonpuisto is one of the oldest public parks in Tampere. In the Milavida Museum and café opened in the building. The children’s 1 Ratinanniemi adjacent to Ratina Stadium was formerly used as a picts a metal worker symbolising the City of Tampere. The Työn- fowl and peacocks, cranes and various breeds of hen were introdu- the 18th century, the site was the yard of Manor along playground in the park was renovated in 2013 and reopened as a car park and a warm-up area for athletes. The dog park in Ratinan- puisto Park was built at the end of the 19th century and renovated ced to the pond in the summer of 1939. The bird cages were built the old main road which is now known as Hämeenkatu Street. The themed playground based on a popular Finnish children’s book. On niemi was renovated in 2010. Completion of the Laukonsilta Bridge in 2005. The bench area by the water offers a view over the heritage and the pond was surrounded by a wire-netting fence in 1953. The first plants in the park were planted in 1842 in the surroundings the Hämeenpuisto Park side, there is a fountain representing the across the Ratinansuvanto backwater in 2010 considerably impro- landscape along the rapids. summer tradition of bringing birds to the pond continues to this of the city’s first church. The apothecary’s utility garden was loca- Tammerkoski Rapids. It was a gift from merchant Nikolai Tirkkonen ved pedestrian and bicycle accessibility in the area. The pedestrian day and the extensive playgrounds in the park attract families with ted next to the church. The park has had its current layout since the and the first public sculpture in Tampere. In the eastern part of the and bicycle routes continue along the Ratinanranta waterfront to Ha- 5 Aleksandra Siltasen puisto was named after a weaver and clerk children, in particular. The opening of ’s first traffic park for late 1920’s after the main library was built on the site. Together with park by the Tammerkoski Rapids, the Mältinranta swimming area tanpää park and further to the Härmälä district of the city. The park at Tampella Mill. When the mill was acquired by the city and zoned children in 1956 greatly added to the park’s popularity. The traffic Koskipuisto Park and the red-brick mills by the rapids, the Kirjas- also offers wintertime swimming. area at Ratinanniemi was renovated in 2010–2012. The area has for residential use, the waterfront was preserved as a recreational park was later moved to the district of the city. The most re- tonpuisto is part of the national heritage landscape of Tammerkos- been undergoing transformation into a park for events and the area area that complements the greenbelt along the rapids. The Aleksan- cent renovation project was carried out in the park in 2010–2012, ki. The octagonal chimney of the Frenckell paper mill dating back to 4 Hämeenpuisto is based on a city plan designed by Architect C.L. under Ratinansilta Bridge now features a versatile outdoor exercise dra Siltanen’s Park was built at the end of the 1990’s, partially over when the playground and games areas were refurbished, walkways 1870 is the landmark of the area. The park features numerous flo- Engel in 1830: a wide stretch of park, over one kilometre long, inten- area. The small Ratinannokka section of the park by the bridge was the remains of an old blast furnace. The high cliff offers an impres- and plants were renewed and a dock was built in the pond. werbeds and borders as well as magnificent old trees. The most ded as a firebreak between the old and the new sections of the city. landscaped with terracing, gabions and plants in 2012. sive view across the rapids. The new Palatsinsilta Bridge on top of central area of the park was renovated in 2010–2012. The new out- The first trees in the park, at the time called Esplanadi, were planted the dam was opened in 2012 and the park was renovated in 2013. 2 Pyynikinharju is part of the over 200 km (124 miles) long ice-age door stage, named “Laikunlava”, was inaugurated in 2012 and hosts in the late 1870’s. Six rows of maples were planted in the secti- 2 Verkatehtaanpuisto is named after the Tampere Woollen and ridge formation that extends from Kankaanpää in western Finland to various events in the summer. on between Kauppakatu Street and Puuvillatehtaankatu Street, and Worsted Mill that was located on the site where Koskikeskus Mall 6 Otto Gustafssonin puisto was named after a former foreman at the Salpausselkä region of southern Finland. The highest point of rows of linden trees stretched to the south of Hämeenkatu Street. stands today. Demolition of the old red-brick factory buildings drew Tampella Mill. The park’s name was selected to emphasise the st- Pyynikinharju Ridge, which is considered to be the world’s highest 2 Wilhelm von Nottbeckin puisto is a park with decorative In 1936, the park was renamed Hämeenpuisto. Over the years, the a lot of criticism in the late 1970’s. The park dates back to the late rong presence that workers have enjoyed throughout the history of gravel ridge, is 85 m (279 ft) above the level of the adjacent Lake landscaping, built in 1848 by Wilhelm von Nottbeck, the owner of park has undergone several renovations. The latest renovation was 19th century, although a considerable portion of it had to give way Tampere. The park was built in 2005 as a modern, paved waterf- Pyhäjärvi. In addition to the ridge, the area includes a drumlin and Finlayson Mill, around his main residence, a renovated former distil- carried out in phases between 1995 and 2006 and also included rep- to construction of the Hämeensilta Bridge and Hatanpään valtatie ront promenade. pre-ice age bedrock. The forest types of the Pyynikinharju area ran- lery. In 1899, the old main building was replaced by the Neo-Renais- lacement of old trees. A fountain feature with a granite sphere that Road in the 1930’s. The park is part of a historic greenbelt along the ge from dry heather heaths at the top to groves on the bottom slo- sance-style Finlayson Palace, which today houses a restaurant. The floats and revolves on a thin layer of water was erected in the vicini- Tammerkoski rapids and connects to Koskipuisto Park via a pedest- 7 Herrainmäki originally housed residences for directors of Tampel- pes of the ridge. The area features approximately 400 plant species, fenced park and the Palace were acquired by the city in 1995 and ty of the Vapauden patsas statue. The park is the setting for popular rian and bicycle route. The most recent renovation of the park was la Mill on a high hilltop. Decorative wooden villas, a splendid view including many species spread from surrounding yards and culti- the park was transformed into a public park taking the name of its food market events, among other things. completed in 2006. over Lake Näsijärvi and old trees give the park a unique air. Herrain- vated lands. The rarest wild tree species to be found there are Eu- founder. At the end of the 1990’s, the park was restored to its 1930’s mäki can be accessed from Pellavantori Square in the Tampella area ropean white elms and hazel bushes that grow in the groves by the appearance. It is an elegant example of the factory owner’s private 5 Pyynikin kirkkopuisto comprises the formal garden around the 3 Koskipuisto was built in the late 19th century as part of the reno- via a grand staircase. lake. The Pyynikki region was declared a nature conservation area in garden that has been comprehensively preserved to the modern day. fountain in front of the church and the old park-like cemetery. The vation of the adjacent Kyttälä district of the city. The park received 1993. Hiking the Pyynikki nature trail offers a good overview of na- The park still features many of the original trees, old shrubs and pe- oldest part of the park was a cemetery from 1784 until the 1880’s its current form in the 1930’s when the Tammerkoski power plant 8 Tuomiokirkonpuisto surrounding was comp- ture on the ridge. An observation tower, completed in 1929, stands rennials as well as companion species from the old times, now gro- when the Neo-Gothic was completed. The former dam was built and the river bed was made narrower through filling. leted in 1907 and is often referred to as the main monument of Na- on top of the ridge and also houses a popular café. At the foot of the wing wild. Some original park structures are still intact, including cemetery features numerous old memorial stones. Prominent mem- A grand promenade was built on the resulting new river bank, which tional Romantic architecture. The park was completed in 1912 and ridge, Pyynikin kesäteatteri (Pyynikki Summer Theatre) with a revol- fountains, a gazebo and large outdoor urns. To the west of the park bers of society are laid to rest in their family graves and other mem- even today showcases spectacular light poles, flowerbeds and sta- revamped after extensive renovation of the 100-year old church in ving auditorium attracts theatre-goers in the summer. is the unique Tallipiha Stable Yards area with an ornamented stab- bers of the congregation have their final resting place closer to the tuesque stones sculpted by the waters of the rapids. A few trees the summer of 2007. The park features abundant traditional beds of les dating back to the 19th century as well as the former residences church. The first trees planted in the park in 1813 were birches. La- planted in the early 20th century still stand in the park. Magnificent summer flowers. Old Hungarian lilacs (Syringa josikaea) grow on 3 Emil Aaltosen puisto was named after Emil Aaltonen, an indust- of Finlayson Mill carriage drivers. The buildings today house a café ter, the park was expanded and other trees were introduced, such Canadian poplars (Populus x canadensis) and Salix ‘Sibirica’ wil- the Satakunnankatu Street side of the park and a stately oak tree fen- rialist, who had a significant influence on construction of the city and small shops. The Tallipiha apple orchard and yard structures in- as Siberian larches, elms and linden trees. The park is also home to lows give the waterfront scenery a lush ambience. A beautiful wee- ce delimits the western side of the park. and was also a well-known art collector and cultural philanthropist. cluding plants were renovated in 2012. Finland’s largest European larch (Larix decidua) – in 2008, its girth ping birch (Betula pendula ‘Yongii’) adorns the southern slope of the The park was completed in 1914 and, together with Tammelanto- measured 495 cm (16.2 ft). At the southern end of the park, close park. The glowing red Canna lilies have been a regular feature of the 9 Tammerinpuisto used to highlight a water feature called the Duck ri Marketplace, is the primary public area in the Tammela district 3 Näsinpuisto was constructed in the early 20th century on practi- to the school buildings, there is a children’s playground renovated flowerbeds along the waterfront walkways since 1939. The Canna li- Pond, built in 1914, with lush waterside vegetation and ducks to de- of the city. The castle-like shoe factory built by Emil Aaltonen at the cally bare cliffs using filled-up soil dredged from Mustalahti Quay. in 2008. The area around the Spring fountain was also renovated in lies (Canna Indica-hybr.), native to tropical swamps and shorelines, light children. In the winter, the pond was used as a skating rink northern end of the park was completed at around the same time. The stunted pines and junipers growing on the cliffs were replaced the same year. require meticulous care. Renovation of Koskipuisto Park was comp- for children early on. , commissioned by the Tampe- The most prominent feature of the northern end of the park is the by hundreds of trees and a multitude of perennials, including rare leted in 2008. Today, the area is a favourite leisure time spot for re Society for Technology in 1928, stands on the edge of the park. fountain, designed by Raimo Utriainen, built in 1969 to commemo- imported species. Most of the delicate plants died in the harsh win- 6 The Nalkalantori green areas include the park and a children’s young people, in particular. At the eastern end of the park, there is Tammerinpuisto Park was renovated in 2000–2002, with the work rate the 100th anniversary of Emil Aaltonen’s birth. The southern ter of 1940, but Näsinpuisto Park continues to be one of the most playground on the west bank of the backwater of Ratinansuvanto. a popular children’s playground, renovated in 2013, themed after a finalised in 2007. The pond is bordered with a stone wall and sur- end of the park has a playground, which was renovated in 2012 to diverse parks in Tampere in terms of plant species. The park featu- The walkways by the water are lined withbeds of yellow-flowered long-running children’s TV programme. Together with the red-brick rounded by a metal fence and a walkway with benches. The square make it accessible. res groups of rockery beds and beautiful fences made using round Canna lilies and shrubs. The main walkway along the water, past mills and public buildings along the rapids, Koskipuisto and Kirjas- adjacent to the park features the “Matto ja pallo” (The Rug and The stones. The western edge of the park is home to the largest Popu- a boat mooring area, leads to Laukontori Square. The Nalkalantori tonpuisto Parks form a scenic entity, for which Tampere is aptly kno- Ball) sculpture by Antero Koskinen. 4 Väinö Linnan puisto was renovated in 2014. The new playg- lus ‘Rasumowskiana’ poplar in Finland, with a girth measuring 625 children’s playground was built in the early 1960’s and included the wn as “the beautiful city of mills”. rounds, games areas and bench areas in the park are themed af- cm (20.5 ft) at a height of 0.5 metres (about 20 inches) in 2008. The ‘Tervalahti’ steam ship for children to enjoy. The playground was re- 1 Sorsapuisto is one of the best-known and most popular parks in ter the old worker’s district of Amuri and Väinö Linna, a famous Fin- park offers a magnificent view over Lake Näsijärvi. At the highest novated in 2007 and the walkway area was revamped in 2012. 4 Työnpuisto is part of the greenbelt formed by historic parks by Tampere. The park was named after the Sorsalampi Pond (Duck nish author. point of the park stands Milavida, the residential palace built by Pe- the Tammerkoski rapids. It is connected to the Koskipuisto Park and Pond) and domestic ducks were introduced to the pond in the ter von Nottbeck in 1898. The city acquired the building in 1905 and Tammerkoski Dam route via a pedestrian and bicycle route. The park 1930’s. The park was built around the pond, supplied by a clear-wa- it housed the Häme Museum until the end of the 1990’s. In 2015, features a sculpture called Tampere (formerly Labour), which de- tered well, as relief work during the 1930’s depression. Exotic water