Furuset kulturpark

Furuset kulturpark is a 15.2-decare park next to Furuset Church at Furuset in the upper Groruddalen valley, in Oslo's Alna borough. It opened in 2009 as part of the Groruddalen regeneration programme and lies on municipal land along the ancient Pilgrim's Route (Gudbrandsdalsleden). The sloping site gives a view towards the north-western part of Groruddalen and the Lillomarka forest. Heritage authorities believe a stave church stood in or near the park area, probably abandoned in the mid-14th century when the Black Death came.

The park has a flower meadow and flowering trees. The pond from the garden of Kurland farm, which once stood here, has been recreated with water lilies; beside it are a drinking fountain for pilgrims and other walkers and a fixed barbecue. In summer, goats from the Nordre Lindeberg 4H farm graze in an enclosure in the park. A birch avenue lines Ulsholtveien, and in winter the path along the park is used by beginners to practise skiing. At the highest point stands a lookout tower designed by architect Ole Møystad, inspired by the tower on the storehouse at Furuset farm.