Parks

There are dozens of parks in the town centre and in Old Porvoo, where the townsfolk and tourists alike can enjoy the plantings and public art. There are additionally around 51 playgrounds, four dog parks and another four skateparks.

The oldest parks in Porvoo are Kaupunginpuisto, Runebergin puisto and Lyseopuisto. The main parks located in the old town include Linsenin puisto, Borgströmin puisto and Kellorinne, Edelfeltin aukio and Fredrika Runebergin puisto.

The most impressive of the newest parks are found along the east riverbank near the restaurant area and the Guest Marina, and include August Eklöfin puisto and Köynnöspuisto on the west side of the river.

Playgrounds

The parks are important places for children to play as well as social meeting places for residents. The play areas are suitable for children of different ages and for the disabled.  Playgrounds are located and designed so that they are linked to nearby green areas.

Skateparks

Huhtisen koulu and Ritarinpuisto, Huhtisentie 7
Hornhattulanpuisto, in the park between Fredrika Runeberginkatu and Mika Waltarinkatu
Hamarin skatepark, in the park between Veräjäpolku and Högkullantie
Kokonniemen skatepark, behind Jäähalli and Kokonhalli, in Jääkiekkotie