Esplanadi is well known as a popular walking area,[1][2] and street performances are also often held in the park.

[3] Designed by the architect Carl Ludwig Engel, the park was originally opened in 1818.

[5] Other public art pieces include works by Viktor Jansson, Gunnar Finne and Lauri Leppänen.

The eastern end of the park houses the Kappeli restaurant, which opened in 1867.

In front of the restaurant is an outdoor stage, which hosts numerous live music performances.