Nature and places to stop along the coastal path
A pedestrian route will go around the new Sigurd Frosterus Park, featuring benches, a barbecue spot, play equipment and an exercise station. An accessible viewing platform will be built at the tip of the headland.
Hietaranta beach will be extended to the edge of the park. The beach can be reached from the park accessibly via a wood-surfaced route built on the beach.
Plant species that can withstand maritime conditions will be planted in the park to create a natural atmosphere. New grasses, perennials and shrubs will be planted in the area. Fast-growing tree species will be selected for the area, interspersed with large slower-growing, valuable broad-leaved trees.
The terrace-like Martta Ypyä Square will be built at the far end of Taivallahti Bay, serving as a stately terminus to Hesperia Esplanade.
The dog park located in the area is expected to be permanently closed in approximately 2028. A larger dog park to replace the current dog park can be found in Sibelius Park. Visitors to the area can also use the popular Rajasaari dog park.
Waterfront areas to be renewed first – work to start with dredging
The project, which is due to start in November, will involve the renewal of the surfaces in the park’s lakeside areas and the building of a viewing platform. The rest of the park will be completed later, after March 2028 by current estimates.
The work will begin with felling trees, dredging the shores and removing contaminated soil. Contaminants have entered the soil as a result of the site’s history of use and old sea fill works. To ensure that the construction and use of the park are safe, contaminated soil will be removed in accordance with the decision of the environmental protection authority.
Hotel planned in connection with the park
There are plans to build a spa hotel on the plot in the middle of the park area as a private project.
Construction of the hotel can begin once the necessary building permits have been obtained. The permit previously granted to the project to deviate from the local detailed plan was overturned following an appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court.