puistojumpat
Puistojumpat (Finnish for “park jumps”) refers to an informal form of urban movement performed in parks and playgrounds, involving jumps, vaults, and other vaulting moves between public features such as benches, rails, slides, and ledges. The practice is closely related to parkour and freerunning but is typically localized, less regulated, and often developed within local youth communities rather than through a formal organization.
The term emerges from Finland’s urban youth culture and gained visibility in the 2000s with the spread
Moves commonly performed include precise jumps between small targets, vaults over rails or obstacles, and transitions
Training in public spaces carries safety and regulatory considerations, including potential clashes with pedestrians and park
Puistojumpat communities share tips, videos, and meetups, reflecting a broader interest in urban movement and self-directed