Gençlik Parki - Ankara, Turkey - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

Gençlik Parki (EN: Youth Park) is a public park in Ankara, Turkey. The 27.5 ha (68 acres) park is almost at the center of Ankara. Its altitude is about 850 m (2,790 ft), which makes it one of the lowest points in Ankara. It is surrounded by Ulus Square to the north, the Ankara Opera House (formerly Ankara Exhibition Building) to the east, Selim Sirri Tarcan Sports Hall and Ankara Central Station to the south and, 19 Mayis Stadium to the west.

After restoration and renovation works, there are now a cultural center, youths' center and Ankara Municipality Convention Hall as well as 43 kiosks in the park. During nights light performances are held in the main pool. Also a science museum is under construction.

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Name: Gençlik Parkı (EN: Youth Park) Street Location: Atatürk Blv. x Talatpasa Blv. x Cumhuriyet Cd. x Istanbul Cd. Local Municipality: Doğanbey Mh., Ulus Dolmuşları, 06060 Ankara State/Province, etc.: Ankara Country: Turkey Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Memorial to Turkish Republic Date Established: Renovated and reopened in 2009 Picnic Facilities: All of them (tables, fireplaces, pavillion or restaurants)... Recreational Facilities: Cultural center Youths' center Ankara Municipality Convention Hall 43 kiosks in the park. Children's Playgrounds Amusement park etc. Monuments/Statues: some statues and one huge republic monument Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): some of them Fountains: Many of them... Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Big central lake with fountains Special Events: During nights light performances are held in the main pool. Traditional Geocaches: None

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