Nature / Nature park
Turgut Özal Nature Park
Battalgazi, Malatya
A nature park of about 40 hectares declared in 2009 at Pınarbaşı, about 3 km from the city center.
Its story
The nature park is at Pınarbaşı in the Battalgazi district and was declared a nature park on 1 December 2009; it is attached to the Nature Conservation and National Parks 15th Regional Directorate. The area of about 40.3 hectares is some 3 km from the city center and offers a short escape from the city around the Orduzu Pınarbaşı springs. Studies at the site have identified 108 plant species belonging to 34 families; a large part of these are elements of the Irano-Turanian phytogeographic region. Popular for walks and picnics, the park can be combined on the same day with a visit to the Arslantepe Mound.
Key facts
- Admission
- Open area (on-site services may be paid)
- Protection
- Nature park (2009)
- Getting there
- Battalgazi, Pınarbaşı area, ~3 km from the city center
- Visit duration
- 1–2 hours
Trip purpose
- Pet-friendly
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Traveling with kids
Location
38.35286, 38.38409
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turgut_%C3%96zal_Tabiat_Park%C4%B1 | https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/DKMP/Menu/28/Tabiat-Parklari | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/342536470