Nuori Espoo Skeittikontti skate container
The Nuori Espoo Skeittikontti skate container is a pop-up youth space whose core function is to support all kinds of activities at the skatepark. In addition, it offers traditional youth centre activities, such as games, crafts, hanging out, etc. Welcome!
Nuori Espoo Skeittikontti provides loan equipment and guidance for both beginners and more experienced skateboarders
The Skeittikontti skate container offers loan skateboards, safety gear, a few BMXs, tools, first aid equipment, a water point and other basic youth centre equipment, such as games. The equipment cannot be reserved in advance – it is reserved on site and returned after borrowing. The instructors take care of the handover and reception of the equipment.
The Skeittikontti instructors provide guidance and instruction in skateboarding, for both beginners and those ready to try out more challenging things. Guidance is also available for skateboard maintenance, repairs and tool use.
Skeittikontti’s relaxed atmosphere and good vibes
The actual target group of the Skeittikontti skate container is 9–17-year-olds, but everyone who is at the skatepark and interested in skateboarding is welcome. You are very welcome to relax and maintain good vibes.
The Skeittikontti skate container is located in the immediate vicinity of the skatepark at Matinkartanontie 9–11. It can be easily identified by the Nuori Espoo decals.
Nuori Espoo Skeittikontti skate container
- Open in the summer: 5 June–4 August 2023, Mon–Fri: 12:00–19:00, closed on weekends
- Short showers of rain are no problem, but if it is raining properly, the skate container is closed.
- Address: Matinkartanontie 9–11
- The Skeittikontti skate container is operated by Espoo Youth Services’ youth workers together with the Espoon Rullalautailijat skateboard association’s experts.
- Phone number during the opening hours: +358 50 3028133
- Follow the Nuori Espoo Skeittikontti skate container on Instagram: @nuoriespookontti(external link, opens in a new window)
- We look forward to your visit!
Introducing Jousto, youth worker in charge of the Skeittikontti skate container
- Personal love of skateboarding: over 35 years on the board
- Thoroughly experienced in skating
- Interested in developing the sport: a founding member of the Finnish Skateboard Association and currently the vice chair and an active member of the Espoon Rullalautailijat association
- Consult on skatepark projects in Espoo, such as the rebuilding of the Matinkylä skatepark
- “Skateboarding is all about freedom, creativity, learning new things and surpassing yourself. This great sport, or way of life, allows you to spend time with others while doing your own thing!”
Matinkylä skatepark “Lapio”
- A 800 square metre concrete skatepark with a wide variety of obstacles to delight skateboarders of all levels
- Located in connection with Matinkylä Sports Park, next to the BMX track
- Rebuilt in 2021
- One of Finland’s best skateparks at the moment