About
The first Ankara park of the Republic Period, Gençlik Park is an entertainment and sightseeing venue located at the centre of the city. Construction of the park began in 1936 and took 7 years to complete. In 2007 a big renovation and renewal project was undertaken, and Gençlik Park is once again open to visitors. Booths selling souvenirs and a tourist information office are located near Metro Gate of the park and there are kiosks, tea gardens and cafes inside the park. Gençlik park is also one of the social spaces adding value to the cultural life of Ankara with its theatre building, women’s support centre, tourist information office set up to give guidance to foreign visitors, wedding hall, culture and youth centres, Municipality reception hall, tea gardens, restaurants and walking areas. Its parking lot located near the Train Station entrance has a size of 2800 square metres and a capacity of 93 vehicles. There are open parking areas located in two different areas inside the park.