The sower pictured in the coat of arms of Toivakka refers to agriculture but also to hope for the future.

The coat of arms was designed by Gustaf von Numers and was confirmed for use on April 23, 1957.

[7] Neighbouring municipalities are Hankasalmi, Joutsa, Jyväskylä, Kangasniemi, Laukaa and Muurame.

[citation needed] The largest forest tree and the deepest inland water point in Finland are both located in Toivakka.

It was a part of the village of Leppävesi in Laukaa, which was included in the Rautalampi parish after its establishment in 1561.