The Stone Fields and Viewpoints of Parra

The Parra area has several stone fields born in the ice age. The one near the top of the Parra Hill is especially easy to access, along hiking trails on foot or by car on a narrow road.

Beside the field you can find a lean-to shelter with firewood provided from spring to autumn. Near the shelter starts a path wandering past a 400-year-old pine tree.

Swimming Lakes and the grounds of Luonto-Parra

The two swimming lakes on Luonto-Parra grounds are a public beach. For swimmers there are two changing rooms and also a public restroom on the side of the lakes in the main building.

Beside the lakes stand the buildings of Luonto-Parra. For example the Forest Church, where an old barn is customized into an altar, offers something to explore. The huge Parra Goahti forms its own mysterious section with a side building of the same aesthetic.

You can also explore the area via numerous forest paths and hiking trails that start near the buildings.

Sled Hill and BBQ Huts in Snowpark Parra

For the winter the Sled Hill is covered with snow made by snow cannons, just as the skiing slopes. The Sled Hill is free to use by anyone.

In summertime it’s possible to climb to the top on the multiple paths along the slopes. You can also find a lean-to-shelter on both slopes, with beautiful views to the horizon. The shelters found on slopes do not have fireplaces.

Suksenjärvi – a great place for birdwatching

An excellent destination for a daytrip to the beautiful nature is Suksenjärvi, a lake located close to Parra area. A process to drain the lake to be used as farmland was started in the 18th century. In the 20th century the lake was restored into a great habitat for birds.

The life of the birds can nowadays be studied from two birdwatching towers in the area. Close to one of the towers is a lean-to-shelter with firewood provided, and a dry toilet.