Ankara Botanical Park

Ankara Botanical Park is an urban park located in the valley bounded by Cinnah Avenue and Çankaya Avenue in the Çankaya district of Ankara.

The conceptual design of the Botanical Park was first developed in 1970. The park currently covers a total area of approximately 65,000 square meters. The physical land use within this area is functionally divided into several components. Of the park’s total area, 29,476 square meters is designated as green space, 16,747 square meters as wooded or forested area, 15,532 square meters as hard surfaces and pedestrian pathways, and 1,330 square meters as a pond area.^【1】

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The park’s physical layout includes a central pond, a children’s playground, conceptual sculptures, and plant and flower greenhouses. Within the park, a total landscape area of 21,112 square meters is covered with lawn, which is arranged with shrubs, seasonal flowers, and various tree species.^【2】

The park is situated in a valley between Cinnah Avenue and Çankaya Avenue in the Çankaya district. To its west lies Dr. Reşit Galip Avenue, to its east Ahmet Ağaoğlu Avenue, and to its north are residential areas and diplomatic mission gardens.

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Ankara Botanical Park is one of the recreational areas in Ankara used by visitors for relaxation, walking, and outdoor activities. Its natural landscape, greenery, and central location make it a popular destination for both local residents and visitors.

Academic studies indicate that the park positively influences the economic value of surrounding residential properties and plays a functional role within the city’s open green space system.^【3】