Spring Green and a lovely walk. As of May 2017, the entrance can cost 15 Turkish Lira on the weekends. A steep price for some locals. It is cheaper and less crowded during the weekdays. It is a lovely spot. Some wedding couples come and take a lot of photos near the entrance. However, you can walk further into the park and avoid the crowds. There are quiet spots where there is only you and the trees. I recommend coming early in the day to explore. The best way to get there is to take the the M2 to the end of the line at Haciosman Metro stop. Then, take one of the local buses as close as you can to the Arboretum. It is a little walk to entrance from there. Keep in mind that most Instanbulis drive there, which is a nightmare on the weekends. The nearby town of Bahçeköy has some decent small cafes for a little meal. You can also rent bicycles and explore Belgrad Forest, which is a little over a 20 minute walk from the Arboretum. read more

Atatürk Arboretumu - Dammed pond around an hour hike West of the Entrance of the park. - Parks Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Ok don't get me wrong I really enjoyed my time in this botanical garden. It has a beautiful tiny lake with swans and some very nice trees and plants. It is all very tidy and if you are looking for some nature to get out of the city you will have a good time there. The educational aspects were at least for an Englisch speaking person pretty poor but I wasn't looking for that anyways. There were some school classes and even just married couples who took pictures there. It was a nice day trip but I won't go there again and I will not recommend any person who stays here just for a few time to go there. I prefer the macka park or the yildiz forrest. Entrance is 2TL and you are not allowed to take food inside. I took the metro from Taksim to the end (Hacıosman), after that 15 minutes by bus and another 5-10 minutes walk. read more

Atatürk Arboretumu - the lake with swans. (obviously) - Parks Near Me - Istanbul, 34

The best forest area in Istanbul where you can see hundreds of trees and plants from all around the world, almost from every Continent. It's located next to Belgrade forest, this park is always busy with people and photographers all year around. It2s closed on Mondays. There is an entrance fee. read more