Başakşehir
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Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi is a large city park in Başakşehir's Kayabaşı neighborhood, with a pond, walking and bike paths, and play and sports areas. Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi covers 281,242 square meters, of which 188,845 square meters are green space. The park has a biological pond of 12,163 square meters, 4,520 meters of walking path and 1,692 meters of bike path. It opens every day at 06:00 and closes at 00:00. The garden opened on November 17, 2018, and the 78F line of İETT, Istanbul's public bus operator, connects the park's stop with Metrokent and Fatih Terim Stadium. There is no barbecue area in the park.
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi is in Başakşehir's Kayabaşı neighborhood (34494 Başakşehir/Istanbul). The park is a social area in the center of the district and was built right next to a city square of 37,000 square meters.
It is not the only nation's garden in Başakşehir. Başakşehir Municipality has eight: the Başakşehir, Ayazma, Kayapark, Çam ve Sakura, Altınşehir and Güvercintepe nation's gardens, plus Sular Vadisi and Bahçeşehir Gölet. Sular Vadisi covers 550,000 square meters and Bahçeşehir Gölet 270,043.86 square meters, and both are among the things to do in Başakşehir. When searching on a map, typing the park's full name avoids confusion.
By public transport, you reach Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi on İETT's 78F line, at the Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi stop. Only the 78F (Fenertepe-Başakşehir-Metrokent) serves this stop. The line connects with the M3 metro at Metrokent and also passes the Başakşehir Stadyumu stop of Fatih Terim Stadium.
During the day the 78F runs about every half hour; check the timetable with İETT before you set out. By car, Fatih Terim Stadium is about 5 kilometers from the park.
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi closes every day at 00:00 and opens at 06:00. Hours may change on public holidays.
The park has 517 lamp posts, so it is comfortable to use in the evening too.
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi has a biological pond, walking and bike paths, children's playgrounds, sports pitches, a cafe and a small mosque. The park's facilities are as follows.
| For | What there is |
|---|---|
| Water and greenery | Biological pond of 12,163 square meters, 4,030 trees, 17,260 shrubs |
| Walking and cycling | 4,520 meters of walking path, 1,692 meters of bike path |
| Children | Adventure park, wooden play structure with towers, merry-go-round platform, swings, slides |
| Sports | Football, basketball and volleyball pitches, tennis court |
| Services | Cafe, small mosque, toilets, baby care room |
| Seating | 220 benches, 45 gazebos, 20 picnic tables |
Next to the pond there is also a wooden Millet Kıraathanesi, a traditional coffeehouse, and an event meadow of 42,000 square meters. At its opening in 2018 the garden was announced as 360,000 square meters; its area today is 281,242 square meters.
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi opened on November 17, 2018. Five nation's gardens opened in Istanbul on the same day: Başakşehir, Kayaşehir, Hoşdere, Baruthane and Çırpıcı.
Yes, open-air concerts are held at Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi as part of the municipality's summer events. In summer 2026, Resul Dindar gave a concert of Black Sea music in the park, and an evening of Sufi music was held with Grup Dergâh and Murat Belet. The municipality's summer events also take place at Sular Vadisi and Bahçeşehir Gölet. The current program is published on Başakşehir Municipality's culture and arts website.
Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi has no barbecue area. The park has 20 picnic tables and 45 gazebos, but that does not mean barbecues can be lit.
If you are planning a barbecue, check with Başakşehir Municipality or the signs in the park before you go.
After Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi, you can eat around the park or beneath Fatih Terim Stadium. The area around the nation's garden in Kayabaşı is one of Başakşehir's food and drink hubs.
About 5 kilometers from the park by car, beneath Fatih Terim Stadium at Block C No: 5, is Lezzet-i Şark Gusto. The restaurant is on the same 78F line. Our restaurant has free parking, valet, a private dining room for large families and group menus. We are open every day until midnight, and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. After an evening walk, you can drop by for a kebab, or for künefe and katmer with tea.
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Frequently asked
Yes, there is an adventure park in the children's area. A wooden play structure with towers, a merry-go-round platform, swings and slides are in the same area.
Yes. The park has a tennis court and football, basketball and volleyball pitches. These belong to the municipality's Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi Sports Park.
It covers 281,242 square meters, of which 188,845 square meters are green space. At its opening in 2018 it was announced as 360,000 square meters.
Başakşehir Municipality lists eight nation's gardens: Başakşehir, Ayazma, Kayapark, Çam ve Sakura, Altınşehir, Güvercintepe, Sular Vadisi and Bahçeşehir Gölet.
Yes. The park has 1,692 meters of bike path and 4,520 meters of walking path.
Yes, there is a cafe in the park. Next to the pond there is also a wooden Millet Kıraathanesi, a traditional coffeehouse.
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Open every day until midnight
Open every day until midnight
Fatih Terim Stadium, Block C No: 5, Yunus Emre Caddesi, Başakşehir
