About
Being the first dam of the Republic Era, it was opened in 1936 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. It is a dam built on Çubuk Stream for the purpose of supplying drinking, utility and industry water and preventing floods. Atatürk Mansion, music hall and picnic areas have been built around the dam. Nowadays it is used as a relaxation and recreational area with its beautiful view. The dam was designed as a recreational area by Ankara Metropolitan Municipality in 2020 and parks, sports areas, walking and bicycle lanes, an observation terrace, cafes, and playgraounds were built. The dam was opened with its new design on 29 October 2020. In this area where Atatürk Mansion was restored there are also picnic gazebos and barbecues. The dam and its surrounding area is suitable for nature walks and photosafari.