Beaches and Outdoor Pools in Helsinki, 8 of 9: Swimming Stadium



Built for the 1952 Olympics, the Swimming Stadium (Uimastadion) is the oldest outdoor pool in Finland. Alongside the 50-meter pool there is a children's pool, a paddling pool, a 4.5-meter diving pool under a tower with platforms up to 10 meters, and a water slide for kids who can swim.
Lawns, trees, a playground, table tennis, beach volleyball and basketball courts, a kiosk and a café surround the pools.