Outdoor Activities and Parks in Bursa
There are several outdoor activities and parks in Bursa. Not only parks but also outdoor facilities, ski resort and national parks. That’s the reason why people call Bursa as ‘green’. I will list some parks for both families and children in this section. Activities not only for extreme-sport fans but also for children. Besides educational activitites, there are also centers for entertainment.
Best 4 Outdoor Activities and Parks in Bursa
1- Uludağ National Park
Uludağ is not only a place where you can go during winter but summer as well. There is Uludağ National Park with full of plateaus, lakes, faunas, waterfalls, lakes, postglacial lakes, floras, habitat for plants and wild animals. It is a park such a huge feast of biological diversity.
There are plateaus to see splendid plateaus such as Çobankaya, Sarıalan, Kirazlıyayla, Karabelen. There is a camping facilitates, picnic sites. Bakacak hill has a gorgeous panoramic view of Bursa. You can go for trekking through the hills and enjoy the fresh air. If you explore the site, you will see such a cold waterfalls like Aras, Softaboğan and also glacial lakes Buzlu and Aynalı.
2- Sukaypark
Sukaypark is the first cable water skiing center in Turkey and it is a hidden gem for outdoor lovers. The municipality of Osmangazi opened this extreme park at international standards. Sukaypark hosted several events from World Championships to European Tour Final at past. Bursa ensures to be a leader city at skiing with Uludağ during winter and Sukaypark in the summer.
Withing the sport facilities, children can attend some trainings at beginner level. There is a special pool for this training and they can try their first waterski experience in 2 hours. Wakeboarding, skateboarding, water skii will help you to forget the time. There are playgrounds for water games. The facility has a SukayPark cafe/restaurant also and you can watch the waterskii show while you have a dinner or lunch.
3- Bursa Extreme Park
Bursa Extreme Park is one of the biggest entertainment and social facility in Marmara region. Working hours are between 11.00-19.00. This place is located in forest and you will feel refresh through the adrenaline in every blood drop. There are breathtaking activities inside this park. Alpine Coaster, zipline, tubing, climbing wall, trampoline, horse riding, orienteering, camping facility, poligon, archery are one these activities.
4- Gürsu Adrenaline Park
Gürsu Adrenaline Park is located in Ericek. It hosts people who wants to have a break from the city and try outdoor activities. In the park, there are bungolows and camping area where you can stay. Cooking your own food is also possible. Picnic areas, touilets, tents are available. You can have a lovely and peacuful weekend with your family, friends or alone.
