Things to Do With Children in Istanbul

Bakirkoy Botanic Garden

Built on a 96,000 m² land, Bakirkoy Botanic Garden, was opened to the public on June 3, 2013.

It has 11 thematic gardens, Ataturk and children themed sculptures, children’s playgrounds, 50 meters long flag pole, 3 wind turbines which was placed to boost natural life and take care of some of electricity requirements of the garden, social facilities, 8 meters long cascading pool with 5 pegasus sculptures in it, with 11.5 meters length highest children play towers in Turkey, sightseeing terraces and parking garage.

There 262,563 plants in Bakirkoy Botanic Garden and it is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m..