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A mover’s guide to Järvenpää
Have you recently moved to Järvenpää and would like some information about the city and its services? First of all:
A warm welcome to Järvenpää!
To this page we have gathered both useful and inspiring information about our city and what it has to offer its citizens. Järvenpää is a compact city where you can find everything nearby, no matter where you live in the city. The city is buzzing with vibrant cultural life, as it has been the birthplace or residence to many leading Finnish artists and culture personas. In addition, the atmosphere of the city is dictated by the Tuusulanjärvi lake, which creates a distinctive and unspoilt atmosphere in the city.
We hope you enjoy living in Järvenpää!
General information and service information
Järvenpää’s city services are centralised under one roof at Järvenpää-info, where citizens can get help with many questions and aspects related to city services. Look the service points.
Immigrant Office welcomes you for information, advice and guidance regarding the different aspects of living in Finland, and particularly in Järvenpää.
Immigrant Office is located at Sibeliuksenkatu 8, 04400 Järvenpää. The office is open Mon–Wed 9 am–3 pm, Thu 9 am–5 pm and Fri 9 am–1 pm.
As a resident, you can also participate in and influence on the activities of the city in many ways. You can give feedback, take citizen initiatives, participate in volunteering activities or give your own ideas on where the city’s funds should be allocated (participatory budgeting).
Education and daycare
In Järvenpää, early childhood education services comprise municipal and private daycare centres and family daycare. Järvenpää’s early childhood education takes into account the children’s language and cultural backgrounds and individual abilities.
The application for early childhood education must be made no later than four months before the desired start date. If a child needs a place in early childhood education more quickly because their parent is starting work or studies, the place can be arranged earlier.
Apply for a place in municipal early childhood education – The application and instructions are also in English!
Contact information for private daycare centres (in Finnish)
Pre-school education is an important link between early childhood education and basic education. During the year of free pre-school education, a child learns a huge number of skills they will need when going to school the following year.
In January every year, all children turning six that year and their families will receive a letter either electronically or by mail, informing them about the organisation of pre-school education and how to apply for a place.
Apply for a place in pre-school – instructions also in English
Järvenpää for senior citizens
A growing number of senior citizens are choosing a peaceful city of culture in the proximity of the airport and the services of the capital as their hometown for retirement.
Järvenpää’s service offering satisfies the needs of even the most demanding pensioners with its quality and versatility. The lake shore town offers nature, sports facilities and culture during all seasons.
Pensioners’ organizations (in Finnish)
Järvenpää is truly a city of organizations, and there are also pensioners’ organizations for every taste!
Myllytie Activity Center (Myllytien toimintakeskus, in Finnish)
The city and its companies offer affordable services for retirees, and the Myllytie Activity Center, for example, is known as a venue to meet, get information and have lunch with other senior citizens.
Järvenpää belongs to the emerging welfare area of Central Uusimaa and its health and social services are already provided by Keusote, a joint provider of local services in the area.
Retirement Council (in Finnish)
The Retirement Council, as an influential operator in our city, is an active player and the voice of the elderly in decision-making and in the development of the city.
Excercise and outdoor activities
Järvenpää has versatile opportunities for both independent and instructed exercise and outdoor activities in various environments. The new Juholanmäki baseball field, Rantapuisto skate park and senior park, Vanhankylänniemi nature trails, Lemmenlaakso disc golf course and numerous other sports venues invite you to spend time and exercise!
Järvenpää Sports Facilites Map
Järvenpää Bike Exploring Map (categories: recreation, history, art)
Conservation areas and locations (in Finnish)
Lemmenlaakso & Vanhankylänniemi Disc Golf Parks (maps)
Cross-country skiing and iceskating venues (in Finnish)
Fitness tracks (venues and addresses shown on the table of content)
All sports venues and facilities (in Finnish)
Culture
In Järvenpää, culture, events and art play a strong role in the city’s identity. The influence of the artists of the golden age on the cultural heritage of the city can also be seen in the urban environment of the city today.
Business and work
Järvenpää is a significant commercial growth center with about 45,000 inhabitants in the heart of Central Uusimaa and part of the economic and employment area of the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Working for the city of Järvenpää
Support for finding employment
Housing and environment
Järvenpää is built and developed for its people. The city is growing, and warmly welcomes new residents. Järvenpää is a pioneer in promoting the well-being of its residents. This reflects in sustainable, high-quality and comfortable urban construction as well as customer-oriented and smooth services. It is easy to feel at home in Järvenpää. The luxury of Järvenpää is that you can enjoy first-class services and excellent transport connections without compromising on the closeness to the nature. We have a Natura area in the middle of the city.
Social media
By following the city’s social media channels, you can keep track of things happening in Järvenpää:
Järvenpää in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube. Let’s get connected!
