Altınpark (literally Golden Park) is a public park in

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Geography

Altınpark is in

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district of Ankara, situated on the way connecting Ankara to Ankara airport. The park area is

History

Up to 1977, the park area was a

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. In 1985, it was transformed into a public park by the metropolitan municipality of Ankara.

The park today

The park is now operated by ANFA, a subsidiary of Ankara

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. area is reserved for the green area and is reserved for the flower beds where flowers and seedlings are put up for sale. The artificial pond is .Ankara - Altınpark A'dan Z'ye Altınpark ile ilgili Herşey
Among the buildings,

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is one of the best known building. Olympic swimming pool, kindergarten and summer schools, musical and lightened water exhibitions, game and entertainment areas,

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s, crashing boats, electrical excursion cars, mini excursion train, and horse carts are among the other activities. There are also kiosks and restaurants within the park.

Gallery

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References

External links

ANFA, the management
{{DEFAULTSORT:Altinpark Parks in Ankara Urban public parks 1985 establishments in Turkey