Türkmenbaşı_Nature_Park
Türkmenbaşı Nature Park
Nature park in Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey
Türkmenbaşı Nature Park (Turkish: Türkmenbaşı Tabiat Parkı) is a nature park located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul Province, Turkey.[1]
Situated west of Hacı Osman Bayırı Avenue in the PTT Evleri neighborhood of Büyükdere in the district of Sarıyer, it covers an area of 5.6 ha (14 acres). It was established in 1998 as a place, to dignify the cultural values shared by Turkey and Turkmenistan. It was named "Turkmenbashi" (literally: Head of Turkmens), in honor of Saparmurat Niyazov (1940–2006), the leader of Turkmenistan.[1]
The nature park offers outdoor recreation activities such as hiking and picnicing for visitors on daily basis. There is a playground for children.[1]