Leivonmäki National Park
| Leivonmäki National Park | |
|---|---|
Location in Finland | |
| Location | Central Finland, Finland |
| Coordinates | 61°56′N 026°02′E / 61.933°N 26.033°E |
| Area | 29 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Established | 2003 |
| Visitors | 29,100 (in 2024) |
| Governing body | Metsähallitus |
| Website | https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/leivonmaki-national-park |
Leivonmäki National Park (Finnish: Leivonmäen kansallispuisto) is a national park in Central Finland, in the municipality of Joutsa. It was established in 2003 and covers 29 square kilometres (11 sq mi).
The park is often described as a microcosm of Central Finland, typical scenery consisting of swamps, shores of a medium-sized lake Rutajärvi and esker forests.
In recent years, visitation has grown steadily, with approximately 29,100 visits recorded in 2024.