Participate and influence

A survey was conducted in the municipality of Hollola to develop the Vähä-Tiilijärvi beach on 6.-24.6.2025. 175 responses were received and a summary of the data has been produced to support planning. The survey aimed to hear users' perspectives on, among other things, what would be important to keep unchanged in the area and what would increase the amenity of the beach.

The natural environment of Vähä-Tiilijärvi in ​​the immediate vicinity of the municipal center invites you to exercise and relax all year round. 77% of respondents said they exercise in the area once a week or more in the summer, and 53% in the winter.

The user experience starts with a smooth arrival to the area. As many as 72% answered that they arrive at Vähä-Tiilijärvi on foot or by bike, while 22% arrive by car. Development suggestions included paving the driveway, clarifying parking, and new signage.

The most important aspect of the Vähä-Tiilijärvi beach was its naturalness. Respondents called for action to improve water quality, cleanliness, child-friendliness and accessibility. Ideas were put forward to make the beach more pleasant, including developing a playground, toilets and exercise facilities.

The results of the survey can be utilized in the ongoing zoning change work, for example, in terms of responses related to traffic safety, routes, activities requiring building rights, and stormwater. More detailed responses related to, for example, sports, playground equipment, traffic, the environment, and functionality will be examined through the action plans to be implemented in the municipality in the coming years.

Summary of the results of the Vähä-Tiilijärvi development survey

Almost 200 responses were received to the market area development survey

To develop the Hollola market area, a survey was carried out in August 2024, collecting the perspectives and insights of various market users.
The survey could be answered electronically or on paper at the Hollola Main Library. In addition, visitors to the market were met and interviewed while attending the market events in August. A total of 190 responses were received.

The survey wanted to hear what kinds of things the market users and operators consider important? The most frequently mentioned things in the open-ended responses were:

• services
• landscaping and natural values
• safety
• cleanliness
• comfort and aesthetics.

Respondents to the survey wanted free events for different age groups, such as culture, sports and food events. Structures that enable people to enjoy themselves, stay and do activities together in a safe and clean environment that is easy to get to were also considered important. Respondents wanted the market to have, for example, benches, planting, rubbish bins and signage.
Safety was also frequently mentioned in the responses (62 mentions). Respondents considered how all market users could feel safe when coming to the market. Car-free, alcohol-free and accessible were among the considerations. In addition, the responses presented a variety of perspectives on the market's structures, events and operations, as well as services.

A summary of the responses has been compiled to support planning and development work: Market survey results

150 exercisers responded to the Heinsuo Sports Center user survey.

The municipality of Hollola and Ramboll Finland collected the perspectives of the users of the Heinsuo sports center to support the design work on January 27.1th.21.2.2025. 150 respondents expressed their views on the area's mobility opportunities and how the functionality of parking and walkways could be improved from a user perspective. In addition, the results of the survey were discussed at the municipality's community forum on 4.3.2025 March XNUMX.

“Investing in well-being is worth it!”

Diversity was desired in terms of exercise opportunities and future solutions were expected to be sustainable and of high quality. The most common forms of summer exercise among respondents were:

• fitness (47%)
• running (39%)
• tennis (33%).

Winter sports enthusiasts, on the other hand, said they enjoyed the following activities the most in the area:

• skiing (76%)
• outdoor ice skating (62%)
• and general fitness (19%).

According to the results of the survey, the Heinsuo sports area should be a pleasant and safe recreation area for all ages. In the open-ended responses to the survey, the most mentioned sports facilities were an outdoor gym (48) and athletics (25). In addition to a variety of sports and leisure opportunities, respondents would like the area to include a children's playground, changing rooms and toilets.

Regarding parking areas and access routes, development needs were identified, especially in the ice rink parking and traffic arrangements. Respondents also raised important concerns about traffic safety in the area, and for example, speeding on Tiilijärventie raised concerns.

The preparation of the master plan for the Heinsuo sports area continues, and the results of the survey provide valuable user perspectives to support the work.

For more information: Sauli.Tiensuu@hollola.fi,  Hanna.Ruokamo@hollola.fi

The municipality of Hollola will update the rural program in cooperation with Päijänne-Leader during 2026. The update of the program is based on a council initiative, which states that the current program is outdated in the changed operating environment. To hear from residents and strengthen their participation, a residents' evening was organized in the swimming pool's multi-purpose hall on Tuesday 5.5.2026, and the event brought together 25 residents from different villages in Hollola.

The purpose of the residents' bridge was to identify the resources, opportunities and special features of villages as part of the knowledge base of the rural program and to examine the themes of the Hollola municipal strategy from a rural perspective. In addition, the evening modeled a structure for consulting villages and residents.

Residents' views at the center

The residents' bridge was an important part of the preparation process, where the program is built together with the residents of the municipality. The event included workshops where participants examined the current state and future of Hollola's rural areas and evaluated the municipal strategy from a rural perspective.

The discussions highlighted a wide range of themes that are considered central to rural development:

• natural values ​​and environmental well-being
• housing opportunities and land supply
• transport connections and road condition
• community spirit and meeting places in villages
• The importance of village schools for vitality
• preservation of local services and foot-based services
• sports and leisure opportunities
• communication and information flow
• locality and local food
• safety and preparedness
• entrepreneurship and telecommunications connections

Current topics in the discussions included concerns about the future of village schools, their importance for both community spirit and recreational opportunities. In addition, the recycling park also got the village representatives talking.

Villages want to be seen and heard

As an influential message, the participants described their own village as a strong part of their own identity and sense of belonging. The participants hoped that the villages would be recognized as part of equal decision-making in the municipality. The residents' views support the message that living and functioning village communities are a central part of Hollola's vitality. The villages' active association activities and community spirit are seen as important resources that they also want to strengthen in the future rural program.

This website will compile information about the progress of the preparation:

5.5.2026 results of the residents' bridge

The Hollola Children's Parliament is a way to promote children's participation and to be heard. The event is organized in cooperation with Hollola's leisure services and basic education in spring and autumn. Students from grades 1-6 of all Hollola schools are invited to participate, and the implementation has varied from presentations prepared by student councils to joint skidialogue discussions. The decision on the time and theme of the Children's Parliament is made by the Hollola Welfare and Education Service Area Management Team, and the municipality's participation coordinator is responsible for preparing the event.

Children's Parliament Spring 2026 – Summary of the summary: Breaktime matters!

Children's Parliament Autumn 2025 – Summary of the summary: Rules of the game for good behavior

The 9th grade advocacy day is organized annually in Hollola. The purpose of the day is to make the opportunities for advocacy and youth services known and to provide time for young people to be heard and to meet. The students visit the event as part of
school day, when it reaches all ninth-graders in Hollola during one morning.

9. THE PURPOSE OF THE CLASS IMPACT DAY IS:
• Make the Hollola Youth Council and other youth advocacy the fairways more familiar.
• A forum to consult and involve young people in, among other things, the development of services and from a deployment perspective.
• Possibility to reach all primary school graduates in Hollola students.
• Gives time for young people to be heard and to meet.

A peek into young people's thoughts on the good life 1.4.2026, Hollola youth services

In recent years, the 9th grade advocacy day has been implemented as a free-form "advocacy fair" at the Hollola Main Library through multidisciplinary cooperation. Local and regional actors have been invited to participate from the perspective of promoting youth services and inclusion.

Planning for the 9th grade impact day 2027 will start in the fall of 2026, please register your interest in attending.
including: hanna.ruokamo@hollola.fi.

"Ten points and a parrot badge!"
Exemplary activity and interest
from ninth graders!” – Executive Director of the 4H Association, April 1, 2025