SPORTS FACILITIES

Fitness stairs

Urheilukenttä
Tapiontie 3, Joutsa
Located by the sports field, the fitness stairs, completed in 2020, offer versatile training opportunities for both beginners and more experienced athletes. The elevation difference is approximately 11.5 meters, with 80 steps in total. Each step rises 140 mm, with a tread of 390 mm on the steep section and 580 mm on the gentle section. Note: No winter maintenance is provided.

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Pump Track

Skeittiparkki ja Pump Track
Jousitie 54 B, Joutsa

Joutsa’s PUMP ’N SK8 is a combination pump track and skate park. The track is perfect for skateboarding, scootering, cycling, and rollerblading alike. The paved area covers approximately 700 m² for the pump track and 290 m² for the skate park. Completed in 2018, the track is located in Pohvinpuisto, right next to the artificial turf field and outdoor gym.

Exercise Trails and Cross-Country Ski Tracks

Joutsa’s gravel trails offer varied running terrain, including illuminated loops of 2 km, 2.5 km, 3 km, and 5 km, as well as a non-illuminated 7.5 km fitness trail. The trails can conveniently be accessed from the sports field (Tapiontie 3).

In winter, the same terrain hosts cross-country ski tracks for both classic and skate skiing. Additional variety can be found on the shooting range loops, known as the Suolenkit, across the Valklammi bog (2 km and 3 km), or along the ski touring route to Tammihaara. The Suolenkit loops are also easily accessible from the Teollisuustie parking area.

In Leivonmäki, the 1.2 km fitness trail starts from Kalamiehentie. The nearby Kurkiaura School has an 800 m local loop.

In winter, there is a charming, traditional-style cross-country ski trail in Leivonmäki National Park.

Gyms

Joutsa municipal gym
Länsitie 8, Joutsa

Joutsa’s town center gym offers equipment for maintaining general fitness as well as for more demanding strength training.

Leivonmäki municpal gym
Leivonmäentie 6, Leivonmäki

At Leivonmäki gym, you can conveniently start your warm-up using a stationary bike, cross-trainer, or rowing machine in the compact space. After warming up, you can continue your workout with a variety of fitness equipment.

Outdoor gym
Jousitie 54 B, Joutsa

Completed in 2018, the outdoor gym – Fitness Park – offers a great opportunity for fun and easy workouts, regardless of the season or time of day.

Ball playing fields

Ice Hockey rinks / / Tennis and basketball field

Koulutie 3, Joutsa

Right next to the gym and the artificial turf field, you’ll find two tennis courts and an outdoor basketball court, which can also be used for other small-sided games during the summer.

Use of the tennis and basketball courts is free of charge. Reservations can be easily made by writing your name in the booking notebook located next to the courts. The courts will be available starting from May 1, 2024.

In winter, the area features an ice rink suitable for both casual pick-up hockey and leisurely figure skating.

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Disc Golf Course

Tapiontie 3, Joutsa

Joutsa’s disc golf course, set in varied terrain, offers an excellent way to spend the day. The 18-basket course provides a suitable level of challenge for more experienced players, while still allowing beginners to enjoy successful throws.

Disc Golf Course
Leivonmäentie 6, Leivonmäki

The disc golf course starting from Kurkiaura School is suitable for players of all ages.

Motor Sports

Joutsa has a long tradition of diverse motorsports activities, both in summer and winter. At the Joutsan Seudun Motor Sports Track, you can enjoy rallycross, drifting, folk racing (rock rally), and crosskart. The total area of the venue is approximately 70 hectares. The driving practice track is 430 metres long, with a width varying between 32 and 100 metres, covering an area of 2.65 hectares. The folk racing (JM) track is 600–800 metres long, and the rally sprint track is 3,200 metres long with an elevation difference of 20 metres. The motocross track has a total length of 1,800 metres.

The enduro and motocross tracks are managed by the Joutsan Moottorikerho (Joutsa Motor Club).

In winter, Joutsa offers excellent and varied terrain for snowmobiling. The local association, Joutsan seudun Lumikissat, maintains an extensive snowmobile trail network of approximately 244 kilometres.