Danamandıra Nature Park
Nature park in Istanbul
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Danamandıra Nature Park (Turkish: Danamandıra Tabiat Parkı) is a nature park in Silivri district of Istanbul Province, Turkey.[1]
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| Danamandıra Nature Park | |
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| Danamandıra Tabiat Parkı | |
Entrance of Danamandıra Nature Park. | |
  Danamandıra Nature Park Location within Istanbul | |
| Location | Danamandıra, Silivri, Istanbul Province, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41°18′13″N 28°13′17″E |
| Area | 381.09 ha (941.7 acres)[1] |
| Established | 16 December 2015 |
| Governing body | Directorate-General of Nature Protection and National Parks Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry |
| Operator | Municipality of Esenyurt |
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The forest area with lakes in it located just southwest of Danamandıra village in Silivri district in the European side of Istanbul Province was registered in 2006 as a protected area for the conservation of nature.[2] On 16 December 2015, the recreational area was established as a nature park featuring three lakes,[3] with reed covered shore.[4]
In 2016, the nature park was leased by the municipality of the neighboring district Esenyurt for 49 years in order to provide a recreation area for its residents, who live in a crowded district.[3][4][5] The opening took place in mid May that year.[3]
A fee for vehicles is charged at the park entrance.[4]
