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Outdoor Play in Umeå

Here you'll find tips on places where children can play, jump, and have fun—whether in nature or in an urban setting. Take a trip to the coast, go biking, challenge yourself among the treetops, race go-karts, or try football golf. There are plenty of great outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy.
 

 

Pojke leker i parkHedlundaparken. Foto Amanda Sveed

Playgrounds

Climb, swing, run, and explore—every play structure invites new adventures. Umeå has many playgrounds.

Here are some tips for adventure playgrounds:

En kvinna med två hundarHundspann och Husky House, Granö

An Adventure for the Whole Family

Husky House is a guided tour and experience for the whole family. You’ll learn all about the history of sled dogs, how the dogs are trained, and how they work. Of course, you’ll also get to meet the dogs and cuddle the puppies.
Spruce Island Husky and Husky House

Flicka på hög höjdZip Adventure Park. Foto Amanda Sveed

Zip Adventure Park

At Zip Adventure Park, adventures await the whole family—from high ropes courses of varying difficulty levels to fun ground activities like pentathlon challenges, football mini golf, bungee trampoline, Archery Wars, and Gellyball. More about Zip Adventure Park


More tips for families with children

Skateboardåkare i Sparken

Skatepark
Sparken is for young and old alike—BMX riders, inline skaters, and of course skateboarders. A natural meeting place.
 

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Football Golf
A fun and action-packed experience. The course has 18 holes and covers an area of about 10,000 square meters.
 

Activities during the summer!

Mini Golf 
A fun and great way to spend time together, no matter your age. There is a felt course and a course with European-style. Mini golf Hedlundadungen

Go-Kart
The track meets the highest international standards and is used for both local races and national events. You're welcome to race at Umeå Airport with Gokart Umeå

Disc Golf
A fun activity for the whole family. In Umeå, you’ll find I20-banan and another one at Mariehemsängarna.
In Vännäs, there is Röda vikens discgolfbana.