Altınpark (literally Golden Park) is a public park in

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Geography

Altınpark is in Altındağ 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 metropolitan municipality. 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
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