Covering about 16 hectares on Helsinki's southernmost headland, this park looks out over the sea. Henrik Borgström leased the land for a spa in 1834, and in 1838 the spa and the Kaivohuone restaurant, both designed by C. L. Engel, opened. Finland's first industrial exhibition was held here in 1876, and the city opened it to the public in 1885. The Ursa observatory tower on the highest rock dates from 1926.
In clear weather the Ursa astronomy association holds star and sun viewing in the tower. There are poetry benches, sculptures such as Kalastava karhu (Fishing Bear) and Odotus (Waiting), a playground with wooden carvings, a chess area, two cafés, a public toilet and accessible parking.
