The dog parks in the Municipality of Kittilä are meant for all dogs. Dog owners are responsible for the behavior of their dogs in the parks. Dogs must always be healthy, vaccinated, and supervised when visiting the dog parks.
The technical department of Kittilä Municipality is responsible for the maintenance of the dog parks listed below.
Contact the technical department when reporting an issue with the dog parks.
Kittilä Village dog park
The dog park in Kittilä Village is located on Tuomarintie 3. The park is about 700 square meters and consists of woodland terrain. A parking area for up to three cars is underway. There is a waste bin, a waste bag dispenser, and a bench located in the park.
Sirkka dog park
Sirkka’s dog park is located on Muuntotie Street, which is not far from Rakkavaarantie crossing near Levin Ympärystie. The park is mostly woodland terrain and is about 3000 square meters.
In front of the park, there is a parking area that fits 2-3 cars and a waste bin next to the gate.
Dog park etiquette
Please follow dog park etiquette when visiting:
1. The dog park is meant for all dogs, and dog owners are responsible for ensuring a good and safe environment in the park.
2. The dog owner is responsible for their dog and any issues caused by their dog affecting other dogs or people. Each person is, however, responsible for their own clothing.
3. Be mindful of others in the dog park.
4. Dogs cannot be left alone in the park without supervision. Always go into the park ahead of your dog.
5. Make sure to close the gate carefully when coming and going.
6. Keep the area clean; pick up dog waste and bring it to the waste bin in a waste bag.
7. Antisocial dogs should not come to the park or must leave when others arrive.
8. All dog vaccines must be up to date. Female dogs in heat or sick dogs are not allowed in the park.
9. Throwing balls, sticks, or other toys is not allowed when there are unfamiliar dogs in the park with you.
10. Children are not allowed alone in the dog park. Note that not all dogs are used to being around children.
