Seka Park, Urban waterfront park in Izmit, Turkey
Seka Park is a large urban park along the Izmit waterfront with walking paths, sports fields, exhibition halls, and recreational spaces. The park features restaurants, indoor sports venues, a congress center, and designated areas for community activities.
The site was developed into a park in 2005 after paper and cardboard factories that had operated there since 1934 closed. This transformation from industrial land to public space marked a significant change for the city.
The paper museum within the park tells the story of what once happened here through exhibits and displays about paper production. You can see how industrial buildings have been repurposed to host educational spaces and exhibitions for visitors.
The park is easy to navigate on foot with clearly marked pathways and designated areas for different activities. Visiting during early morning or late afternoon hours provides a more comfortable experience, especially during warm weather.
The park features a water-light show system that illuminates the water surface at night and draws visitors to watch. Sledding runs that lead directly to the sea add an unexpected activity you would not typically find in this type of setting.
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