Mehmet Akif Ersoy Nature Park
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| Mehmet Akif Ersoy Nature Park | |
|---|---|
| Mehmet AKif Ersoy Tabiat Paekı | |
  Mehmet Akif Ersoy Nature Park Location of the nature park in Istanbul, Turkey | |
| Location | Bahçeköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41°10′04″N 29°00′02″E / 41.16778°N 29.00056°E |
| Area | 23 ha (57 acres) |
| Established | 2011 |
| Governing body | Directorate-General of Nature Protection and National Parks Ministry of Environment and Forest |
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Nature Park (Turkish: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Tabiat Parkı) is a nature park located in Istanbul Province, Turkey.[1]
The park is situated in Bahçeköy neighborhood of Sarıyer district. It covers an area of 23 ha (57 acres). The area was declared a nature park by the Ministry of Environment and Forest in 2011, and is one of nine nature parks inside Belgrad Forest. The protected area is named in honor of Mehmet Akif Ersoy (1873–1936), poet, writer, academic, member of parliament, and author of the Turkish National Anthem.[1]
The nature park offers outdoor recreational activities,[2] such as picnics, hiking and cycling.
Amenities
The park offers an outdoor restaurant, an outdoor coffeehouse and playgrounds for children.[1]