Gençlik Parkı
A city-centre park planned in the early Republic, with a large lake, fountains, tea gardens and a small playground, a leisure spot for Ankara residents.
Gençlik Parkı opened in 1943. It was the core green space in the urban plan for Ankara by German planner Hermann Jansen, and it lies between Ulus and the railway station. The park centres on an artificial lake, with tea gardens, restaurants and a small playground along the shore. Its night-time musical fountain and lights are popular with local families. The Ankara Opera House and CerModern are right next door. Free entry, and a good place to rest with a cup of tea after exploring the Ulus Old Town.
Opening hours
All day (rides approx. 10:00–23:00)
Nearby sights
- Republic Museum
- CerModern
- Museum of the War of Independence
- Ethnography Museum of Ankara
- Roman Baths of Ankara
- Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque
- Temple of Augustus and Rome
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations