The history of Ruka Park dates back 30 years, and it has firmly established itself as one of Finland’s leading freestyle skiing and snowboarding centers.

In the summer of 2024, Ruka Park underwent a major renovation to meet the expected international competition and World Cup standards. The slopestyle slope has been raised and extended, reshaped, and equipped with an energy-efficient automated snowmaking system and powerful LED lighting.

The addition of LED lighting improves visibility and enables safe riding even during the dark polar nights. The new automated snowmaking system ensures high-quality snow conditions throughout the entire season.

This investment provides top-level training and competition conditions for snowboarders and freeskiers, and will attract even more international training groups, especially to the early season at the Ruka Ski Resort.

Located in Vuosseli, Ruka Park Junior offers suitable spots for practicing the basics of rail and jump tricks, as well as for having fun – everyone of all ages is welcome!

The slope features two versatile trick lines, with press boxes, rails, and jumps of varying sizes. A new chairlift has been built to serve Ruka Park Junior, and it's easy to visit Ruka Park Junior after finishing the popular red slope at Vuosseli.

Ruka Park Club is the ultimate hangout and break area for park riders, located next to the Saarua Express lower station and open during the lift's operating hours. The club features a large screen for movie and competition viewings, a TV, a PlayStation gaming console, sound system, ping-pong, air hockey, and foosball, as well as a boot dryer and secure charging lockers for mobile devices. The space also offers a place to heat up and enjoy your own snacks, or take care of your body between runs. It's the perfect spot to relax and recharge between park sessions!

As winter transitions into spring, the Vuosseli slope area transforms into a playground for riders, with fun park-style runs and obstacles popping up across the fell. It's a bit like the Wappulounas competition arenas, but not just for one event—this setup will be available throughout most of the spring!

The obstacles are designed to accommodate everything from full sends to casual laps and trick practice. If you love riding park features or other fun snow shapes, Ruka Playground is made for you!

The Ruka Playground areas are open to all riders every day. The runs and obstacles will be regularly maintained, ensuring that riders can enjoy well-kept features throughout the entire season.

Following the slope rules is important in all areas, and you can always review the basic rules here. Please also keep the following guidelines in mind when using Ruka Park:

• Check the features before jumping. Ruka Park’s jumps may be adjusted throughout the season, so the take-off or landing might differ from the previous day.
• The rider coming from above has the right of way. However, please avoid stopping at the landings of jumps or in other places where riders coming from above might not be able to notice you in time. Riders are descending at high speeds in the jump area, and airborne riders cannot avoid those who are landing.
• Before preparing for a jump, make sure the previous rider has cleared the landing and the area is free.
• Choose your feature based on your skill level and consider the weather conditions. For example, in flat light, the shapes of jumps may be harder to see compared to clear weather. On such days, it might be more fun to ride press boxes or rails.

• Do not ride through the halfpipe if there are other riders ahead of you doing turns. This minimizes the risk of collisions.