Children's activities by area in Oulu

Oulu's city centre has the densest activity offering in the city. The Conservatory, Vuolle-opisto and several dance schools are within walking distance, and most church family clubs also gather at the downtown parishes. The area is particularly strong in muskari (music classes), dance and children's culture services.

Heinäpää · Raksila · Vaara · Myllytulli

North Oulu brings together the Tuira, Pateniemi and Kuivasjärvi neighbourhoods. Activities in the area are hosted mainly in school gyms and at the Tuira Church — you'll find a broad selection of gymnastics, ballet, Scouts and parish family clubs.

Tuira · Pateniemi · Kuivasjärvi · Rajakylä

South Oulu — the Karjasilta and Kaakkuri area — has a clear focus on sports clubs and parish activities. Karjasilta Parish and St Andrew's Church are the anchors for family programmes in the area.

Karjasilta · Kaakkuri · Maikkula · Höyhtyä

East Oulu (Hiukkavaara, Myllyoja, Korvensuora) has grown quickly with new schools and sports venues. The area offers dance, ice sports and free family clubs run by Oulujoki Parish.

Hiukkavaara · Myllyoja · Korvensuora · Kivikkokangas

Haukipudas was merged into Oulu in 2013 and keeps a vibrant activity scene of its own. Haukiputaan Heitto is a well-known gymnastics and athletics club, and Haukipudas Parish runs several family clubs across the area.

Haukipudas keskusta · Kello · Martinniemi · Asemakylä

Kiiminki (including Yli-Ii) is a nature-close area where family activities concentrate around Kiiminki Parish churches and school gyms. The offering includes ice sports, Scouts and free church-run muskari groups.

Kiimingin keskusta · Jäälinpää · Välikylä · Yli-Ii

Oulunsalo is a calm low-rise neighbourhood near the airport. Oulunsalo Parish runs many free family clubs and muskari groups, and the area's riding stables are popular with younger children.

Oulunsalon keskusta · Salonpää · Keskipiiri