Emil Aaltonen Park
- Benches
- Playground for small and big children
- Exercise equipment
- Fountain
- Memorial
Location on map
What is the park like?
Emil Aaltonen Park is located opposite Tammelantori. The park has seating around the fountain and a children's playground. Emil Aaltonen Park and Tammelantori together form the most significant public space in the Tammela district.
What does the park look like?
The story of the park
Emil Aaltonen Park is named after vuorineuvos and industrial leader Emil Aaltonen. He made a significant contribution to the building of Tampere and was also a well-known donor of cultural donations and art collector. The park was completed in 1914.
At the northern end of the park is a castle-like shoe factory built by Emil Aaltonen. The park area is dominated by a fountain which was built in 1969 in honour of Emil Aaltonen's 100th birthday. The park also contains a memorial unveiled on 30 November 1989 for the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Winter War.
The park was renovated in 2011–2012. In 2012, the fountain plaza was renovated and special lighting was installed in the fountain.