Water activities

Paddling

Enjoy the waters of Siikalatva by paddling! The municipality rents out kayaks and open canoes priced 20€/day. The equipment includes paddles, spray decks, life jackets, and helmets. Kayaks and spray decks are numbered and should be matched accordingly.

There are eight kayaks available, each suitable for one person. In addition, there are two open canoes, each suitable for two people. The kayak brands include Prijon and Rainbow Oasis, and two of the kayaks are unbranded.

Renting:

Contact the municipal sports services during office hours:
Monday–thursday: 8–15:30
Friday: 8–14

Call or text: +358 44 5118 339
Email: sanna.toppinen@siikalatva.fi

After contacting, you will receive details about the equipment pickup location and the key box code. Transportation is arranged by using your own vehicle or a rented trailer. A transport trailer is available for an additional fee of 20€ per use. Reservations for persons under 15 years of age must be made through a guardian. Please ensure that you can swim and get to know the safety instructions before renting.

 

Payment: The rental can be paid by card at the municipal office, or by prior arrangement via bank transfer or ePassi.

Waters and swimming spots

Explore the waters of Siikalatva here. The municipality’s official summer and winter swimming spots:

Keinokankaan outdoor pool, address : Teollisuustie 6
The area features a pier, fitness stairs, a beach volleyball court, a tennis court and a small children’s playground. Toilets are available during the summer season. Water samples are taken during both the summer and winter swimming seasons. In the outdoor swimming area, the water is deepest in the center and at the end of the pier, while the edges are shallow and gradually deepen toward the middle.

In summer, there is a kiosk in operation.

Pikkulan uimapaikka, address : Hartaanseläntie 15
Natural gravel pit swimming area. Groundwater zone. Dry toilet on-site. No pier. Water quality tested in summer.
 
Kangasjärvi, address : Temmestie 374
Kangasjärvi is located 4 km from Kestilä toward Oulu on the Temmes road. Facilities include a volleyball court, grill shelter, changing rooms, an outdoor toilet, and a pier. Water samples are taken in both summer and winter. Note! The beachside buildings can be rented for private use. Please note that the beach volleyball court is not open to the public during these times, as it is reserved for renters. The pier is freely available for everyone to use, even during rental periods.
 
Paskokankaan outdoor pool, address : Pihlaisentie 46
Paskokangas is located about 2 km from Piippola towards Pulkkila. The area includes an outdoor swimming pool, a pier, a beach volleyball court, changing rooms (one for winter use), a campfire site, and an outdoor toilet (available only during the summer season). The deepest part of the outdoor pool is in the center and at the end of the pier, while the edges are shallow and gradually deepen toward the middle. Water samples are taken during both the summer and winter swimming seasons.
 
Haapavuori, address : Haapavuorentie 210
There are changing rooms and an outdoor toilet. No pier. Water samples are taken during the summer season.