Park Lunches

Park Lunches will continue also in the summer of 2026. 

Park Lunches in Kaukovainio, Rajakylä and Tuira

The summer 2026 park lunches will be held from June 8th to July 17th, Monday to Friday, in three different playgrounds: Haukkapuisto playground in Kaukovainio, Rajakylä central playground, and Merikoski playground in Tuira. Free of charge lunches are offered to children and young people under 18 years during weekdays, and fun activities in cooperation with partners and volunteers.

In the parks, there will be various activities for children and young people from 11 to 12 AM, and dining will start at 12 AM.

See the locations of parks on the map:

• Haukkapuiston leikkipuisto (Kaukovainio)
• Rajakylän keskusleikkipuisto (Rajakylä)
• Merikosken leikkipaikka (Tuira)

More detailed programming and menus along with their special dietary information are updated weekly on the Park Lunch Instagram: @puistoruokailuoulu.  

What are Park Lunches?

Free of charge lunches are offered to children and young people under 18 years during weekdays, and fun activities in cooperation with partners and volunteers.

All activities are free of charge and you do not have to register for the lunches. The child must bring a dish, cutlery and a drink. The food can be eaten at the park or taken home in a container. If there is excess food, it will be served to be taken home to avoid food waste. For this, you will need to bring your own container.  

Only one meal will be served every day, and all special diets cannot be taken into account. 

Children participate in the event on their guardians’ responsibility. 

Park Lunches are coordinated by the city of Oulu's Youth Services.