The park is dedicated to Şerife Bacı, who famously died of cold while transporting supplies to the front during the Turkish War of Independence.
It is situated within the ecological transition zone between the North Anatolian forests and the Anatolian steppe.
The park area was officially designated as a Tabiat Parkı (Nature Park) to preserve local biodiversity and forest density.
The regional vegetation is primarily composed of Pinus nigra (Black Pine) and Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) ecosystems.
Şehit Şerife Bacı Tabiat Parkı is a protected nature area located 9 kilometers from the center of Kastamonu, Türkiye. Named after the Turkish War of Independence heroine Şerife Bacı, the park honors her role in transporting ammunition through winter conditions. The landscape is dominated by dense black pine and yellow pine forest cover. It functions as a public recreational space featuring designated picnic zones and walking trails. The park serves as a hub for local outdoor activity, situated along the Kastamonu-Ankara highway route. The topography includes varying elevations typical of the transition zone between the Black Sea and Central Anatolian climate regions.
The memorial monument dedicated to Şerife Bacı near the primary entrance area.
Bring portable camping or picnic chairs as wooden seating can be occupied during weekends.
Carry layers of clothing, as the forest elevation creates significantly cooler temperatures than the Kastamonu city center.
Verify the fire safety regulations at the entrance, as grilling is strictly permitted only in designated metal barrels.
Attempting to build open-ground campfires, which are strictly prohibited due to high forest fire risks.
Open year-round, though access to peripheral hiking trails may be limited during heavy winter snowfalls.
Maintain silence to respect the commemorative nature of the site; remove all personal waste to preserve the forest ecosystem.
