Buca Gölet

Buca Gölet is a recreational park featuring an artificial lake in Izmir, Turkey. The grounds include walking paths, observation terraces, green spaces, picnic areas, and children's playgrounds throughout the site.

The Buca Municipality established this recreational center in 1999, creating a central gathering space for the local area. The project aimed to provide a modern leisure destination for the expanding population of the district.

Regular community gatherings take place at the amphitheater where locals come together throughout the year. The food vendors and dining spots serve traditional meals, making it a social hub for neighbors to meet and eat.

The park offers ample parking for visitors arriving by car and multiple picnic areas for relaxation. Families with children will find playgrounds throughout the grounds, alongside various food vendors and dining spots.

The park combines leisure facilities around the lake with livestock paddocks, creating an unexpected blend of urban recreation and rural farming. Visitors encounter this uncommon mix where modern entertainment coexists with traditional animal husbandry areas.

Location: 29 Ekim Mahallesi

Operator: Buca Belediyesi

GPS coordinates: 38.34705,27.24087

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47