A New Living Space Being Built Around Lake Sapanca

Construction has begun on the Sapanca Park Project, planned for the shores of Lake Sapanca, with a groundbreaking ceremony held in Kırkpınar. The project, featuring 100,000 square meters of green space and an environmentally friendly design, will create a new living area for the region while preserving the lake’s natural texture.

Carried out with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change, the Sapanca Park Project will be built in full harmony with nature, without interfering with the lake’s shoreline. The project will be implemented without any landfilling, using a dry wall system to preserve the lake’s water and air circulation. All construction materials will be recyclable and selected in accordance with ecological standards.

Sakaryapark Project launch

The first phase of the project has started along the 6-kilometer section between Kırkpınar and Sapanca. The total investment value of the project is 150 million TL. Within the scope of the project, there will be walking and cycling paths, wooden piers, rest areas, children’s playgrounds, cafés, and social facilities. The new architectural texture, featuring wooden materials, will blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of Lake Sapanca.

100,000 Square Meters of Ecological Space for Sapanca

Within the project, 37,000 square meters of green space will be created along the lakefront using hydroseeding technology. In addition, ecological landscaping will be carried out over a 100,000-square-meter area, and more than 1,000 mature trees will be planted across 1 million square meters. Of the 37-kilometer route, 26 kilometers lie within Sakarya’s borders and 11 kilometers within Kocaeli’s.

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, Yusuf Alemdar

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar stated that the project will be completed in the first quarter of 2026, saying:

“This project is not just a park; it is a living space in harmony with nature. We are realizing it without any landfilling, fully preserving the ecological balance of our lake. Sapanca Park will become the city’s new green breathing space with its 1 million square meters of greenery. We aim to make this area one of the exemplary nature projects not only for our city but for the entire country.”

Sapanca District Governor, Şaban Arda Yazıcı

Sapanca District Governor Şaban Arda Yazıcı, speaking at the ceremony, emphasized that the project is a significant environmental investment for both the region and the country:

“This is a project that will set an example not only for Sapanca but also for all of Turkey—and even the world. Lake Sapanca is one of the most precious natural areas in our country, with its rich nature and biodiversity. Preserving this heritage for future generations is a responsibility we all share.”