Ylistaro church village

Ylistaro's 'comian church' can be seen from afar, no matter where the visitor comes from. It is the first sign that announces that we are now in the beautiful church village of Ylistaro. Kyrönjoki cuts through Kirkonkyla, and the settlement opens up on both sides of the river in a ribbon-like line. The valuable cultural landscape of Kyrönjoki opens on both sides of the church bridge. It includes the area of the old center, a dairy, a multi-purpose building whose history is connected to the beginning of the War of Independence, museum hill and an old cemetery with heroes' graves. The area has the memorials of book collector Matti Pohto and antique collector Salomon Vilskman. The upper side of Kirkonkoski has received a well-deserved fountain. On the other side of the bridge is the working old Kriiku mill with cafes.

Services

In Ylistaro's church village, the services and diverse range of shops are mainly concentrated on Kaukolanrait and its vicinity. Kirkonkyla has a school center, high school, veterinarian, travel service, library and parish hall. Apartments for the elderly are concentrated in the church area. The Ylistaro house has the city's service center and for rent e.g. 60-seat auditorium. The Ojala Parsonage has versatile parish activities for children, young people and families.

Hobby activity

Ylistaro's church village has versatile hobby opportunities. The traditional cinema Matin-Tupa offers movie experiences. 4H-Elämysmaailma is located in an early 20th century manor environment and includes e.g. pet park, playground and barbecue shelters. In the Mäki-Pohto hobby center you can find representative hobby places for trotting and riding enthusiasts. In the sports park, it is possible to play e.g. football, tennis, beach volleyball, baseball and athletics. In Kirmaus-Halli you can practice indoor sports, there is a trampoline, a running track, a fitness corner, a long jump place, a cafe and a 150-person grandstand. Outdoor trails with shelters start in the center, where there is also a public beach. The Kyrönjoki canoeing route runs through the center and recreational use of the river is possible in many ways.

Events

The biggest one is Ylistaro Joutopäivät and its numerous side events, such as the Multisport adventure sports competition. The Kirja-Mat literary event is in March and the Filmiä ja valoaa film festival is in the fall. MLL's tenavator is twice a year.

Associations operating in the Ylistaro area

Ylistaro church village residents' association, Ylistaro club, Ylistaro Kilpa-Brjet, Ylistaro entrepreneurs, MTK Ylistaro, Ylistaro agricultural and household women, Ylistaro guides, MLL Ylistaro, Lakeuden 4H, SPR Ylistaro, Ylistaro hunting club, Ylistaro fishing club, MHY South Ostrobothnia, Ylistaro horse breeding association , Mäki-Pohto private riders, Kyrönjoen KoskiHäjyt, MC River Eagles, Ylistaro Kaukolanraiti jazz club, Ylistaro church choir, Ylistaro Reservists, Ylistaro Reserve Officers Club, Ylistaro Firefighters, Soportimisti women, LC Ylistaro, YliKiVa, Ylistaro Senior Citizens Support, Ylistaro Karjalaiset, Kirkonkylä Country Club, Terveys ry and veteran -, party and religious associations.

Construction sites

There are several alternative residential areas available for construction in the area, including the Ritamäki area right next to Kyrönjoki. Inquiries from the city.

Strengths and challenges

Strengths include a nationally valuable cultural landscape and a population base that enables the maintenance of services. Preservation of the cultural landscape and appropriate construction. The preservation and improvement of services and hobby opportunities related to leisure activities are important due to the attractiveness of the area.