Jyväsjärvi
| Jyväsjärvi | |
|---|---|
Jyväsjärvi at sunset | |
| Location | Jyväskylä |
| Coordinates | 62°14′N 25°46′E / 62.24°N 25.77°E |
| Primary outflows | Äijälänsalmi |
| Basin countries | Finland |
| Surface area | 3.3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Max. depth | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 78.3 m (257 ft) |
| Islands | 1 |
Lake Jyväsjärvi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈjyʋæsˌjærʋi]) is a lake situated in the centre of Jyväskylä in Finland. The lake is sometimes seen as a part of the Päijänne, as both lakes are on the same level (78.3 m (257 ft) from sea level) and are connected by the Äijälänsalmi strait.
Parts of Jyväsjärvi have been filled many times to gain more land for the growing city of Jyväskylä. Mattilanniemi and Ylistö, two campuses of the University of Jyväskylä, are situated on the western shores of the lake. Two bridges cross the lake, connecting Ylistönrinne and Kuokkala to the city centre. The harbour of Jyväskylä is located in Lutakko, near the Kuokkala bridge.
During winter, a three-kilometre (1.9 mi) long ice skating track is created on the surface of the lake. There is also a path, popular among pedestrians, cyclists, joggers and rollerbladers, going around the lake.