Service group: Animals
Länsimäki Dog Park Closed 26 Jan–8 Feb 2026
Construction of the Vantaa tramway is progressing along Länsimäkivägen, and in the next phase the construction site will move to the area of the Länsimäki dog park. For this reason, the Länsimäki dog park will be completely closed from 26 January to 8 February 2026.
Kormuniityn lammasaitaus
Lampaat hoitavat maisemaa laiduntamalla kesäisin Hakunilan Kormuniityssä. Lampaiden elämää pääsee seuraamaan katselupaikoilta.
Koivuhaan lammasaitaus
Lampaat hoitavat maisemaa laiduntamalla kesäisin Tikkurilan keskuspuistossa Koivuhaassa. Lampaiden elämää pääsee seuraamaan katselupaikoilta.
Update 13.11.2023 Additional provisions on poultry keeping removed - No bird flu detected in Vantaa
No cases of avian influenza have been detected in Vantaa. However, poultry and pet birds should be kept indoors or in a densely netted outdoor enclosure.
Animal welfare
If you suspect that an animal is being treated in violation of the Animal Welfare Act, please contact the animal welfare authorities, which include the city's veterinarians and health inspectors and the police.
Environmental permits and notifications
Permits for matters under the Environmental Protection Act, Waste Act, Water Act, Section 161 a of the Land Use and Building Act, Land Extraction Act and the environmental protection provisions of the City of Vantaa.
Veterinary clinic
Basic care for small animals is provided by the veterinary clinic of the City of Vantaa. The services are intended for the pets of Vantaa residents only.
Import and export of animals
Before you bring an animal into Finland or take animal abroad, please find out what vaccinations, medication and documentation, or other requirements, should be considered.
Dogs and outdoor activities
Vantaa has 25 dog parks around the city and one dog beach. Vantaa also has three ski tracks for cross-country skiing with a dog. The ski tracks are located in Hakunila, Ruskeasanta and Petikko.