Outdoor sport areas

The Kihniö sports field underwent a complete makeover in late summer 2022. A new and magnificent artificial sand turf was installed on the field. The boundaries of the football field and the women's baseball field have been drawn on the field. The field is used by the school during school hours, but is freely available in the evenings and on weekends.

In the summer, athletics competitions are held on the field.

You can also book shifts at the field. In this case, it is worth contacting the municipality's leisure director.

The Pururata is an 800-meter-long track in the forest between the Koivikko residential area and the industrial area. The Pururata is suitable for running and walking in the summer, and skiing in the winter. In the winter, children's skiing competitions are held on the Pururata, which is organized by Kihniö athletes.

The walking track is illuminated.

If you're looking for a longer run, try the Pyhäniemi-Käskyvuori exercise route (total length 44 km).

The most up-to-date information on the Kihniö sports route You can find the tracks here.

Pyhäniemi-Käskyvuori exercise route

A 22-kilometer sports trail for hiking in the summer and both traditional and skate skiing in the winter. The round trip route runs between Pyhäniemi holiday village and Käskyvuori.

The area between Pyhäniemi and the city center is illuminated.

Additional information: Pyhäniemi-Käskyvuori exercise trail

Field path in the center approx. 650 m

A cross-country ski trail has been built in the field next to the school. The trail is approximately 650m long. The trail can be accessed from in front of the gym or from the sports field parking lot.

Dog track - approx. 1,4km

The dog track is harnessed as a dog track. The rules of the dog track are as follows:

The dog track runs along the right-hand side of the Pururada track and also circles the back loop of the Pururada track.

Dogs can only be walked on the dog track by skiing, not walking.

The dog must always be on a leash.

Clean up your dog's waste immediately. It's a good idea for your dog to relieve himself before coming onto the ski slope.

Announce your intention to overtake in good time and loudly. The person you are overtaking will go to the left and the person you are overtaking will give way to the right. 

Try to keep your dog out of the traditional track rut.

You can also ski on the ski slope without a dog.

The dog track is out of use on cookie week evenings because the track is reserved for series skiing.

Pyhäniemi holiday village beach, Kankarinjärvi

address: Pyhäniementie 251 39820 Kihniö

A great long sandy beach to spend a day with the family. There is a slide, a pier and changing rooms on the beach, and there are toilets in the nearby restaurant building.

Aitolahti on Korhosjärvi

address: Korhosentie 30 39820 Kihniö

Intended for more skilled swimmers, as the shallow water is not shallow for very long. There is a pier, changing rooms and an outdoor shelter on the beach.

Municipal beach, swimming beach on Lake Korhosjärvi

Address: Lapinrannantie 46-16, 39820 Kihniö

A very shallow beach, which is very suitable for families with children. There is a pier, changing rooms and an outdoor shelter on the beach.

Health center therapy pool

From autumn to spring, it is possible to swim in the municipal pool during the health centre's swimming hours. You can find up-to-date information about them. from here.

The ice hockey rink is located in a field next to the school. The rink has a heated container where you can change skates and two open changing rooms.

There are 2 frisbee golf courses in Kihniö:

Puumila disc golf course

• 6 fairways
• park track
• located in the city center in the park of the Puumila Art Center

Link to Puumila track presentation

Pyhäniemi Frisbee Golf Course

• 18 fairways
• forest track
• located in Pyhäniemi resort

Link to Pyhäniemi track presentation

Weekly competitions are held at the Pyhäniemi disc golf course in the summer, and anyone can register for them. Information about the competitions and registration here.The competitions are organized by Parkano Kiekonnakkelijat.

In the field area next to the school is the Kettukallio Sports Park, which offers a wide range of activities for all ages. The area has:

• Small-sided playground where you can play football, basketball or volleyball
• Wave park where you can scooter, cycle or skate
• An ice hockey rink with a tennis court with artificial sand turf from spring to autumn
• Outdoor gym

The sports park is free for everyone to use. 

There is no water point in the sports park, but there is one in the parking lot of the adjacent sports field. The parking lot also has an outdoor shed.

If you need help, for example, with using outdoor gym equipment, please contact the municipality's sports advisor (044 7541302 / Emilia). Instructions on how to use the equipment are free of charge.