Abdurrahim Karakoç Mesire Alanı

About Abdurrahim Karakoç Mesire Alanı

The Şair-Yazar Abdurrahim Karakoç Kültür Merkezi ve Mesire Alanı, widely called Bağlum Mesire Alanı, is a municipal picnic and recreation ground in Bağlum, on the northern side of Keçiören. It carries the name of the poet and writer Abdurrahim Karakoç. Keçiören Municipality presents it as part of its work to turn Bağlum, which it describes as a historic centre, into a valued place to live, and as a spot for fresh air and time outdoors in good weather. The municipality lists 56 gazebos (kameriye) and 56 picnic tables, a full-size and a mini football pitch, a beach volleyball court, a pentathlon area, a 620 metre running track and a 250 metre cycle path. There is also a set of fitness equipment, three children's play sets, an ornamental pool and a range of planted trees and shrubs, plus toilets and prayer rooms for men and women. Next to the picnic ground the municipality runs the Abdurrahim Karakoç Kültür, Spor ve Gençlik Merkezi, a 6500 square metre culture, sport and youth centre that includes a semi-Olympic swimming pool and fitness and aerobics halls. Practical notes: in a September 2026 tourism-guide post, the municipality city history and tourism directorate said the picnic area welcomes visitors from 09:00 to 21:00 every day except Monday. Check the municipality channels for any seasonal changes.