The park was constructed on an artificial peninsula created through land reclamation from the Black Sea.
The Bandırma Ferry, a replica of the ship that brought Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to Samsun in 1919, serves as an open-air museum within the park.
The park area hosts a specialized facility for breeding and protecting Amazon parrots, which are displayed in a controlled environment.
The site includes a restaurant and cafe complex that extends over the water on pillars.
It is connected to the city's coastal walking trail system that runs for several kilometers along the Samsun waterfront.
Batı Park is a prominent recreational coastal area in Samsun, built entirely on land reclaimed from the Black Sea. It serves as a major transit hub for the iconic Bandırma Ferry Museum, which is permanently docked within the park grounds. The park features extensive walking and cycling paths that stretch along the coastline, offering direct views of the sea. It houses a dedicated area for local aquatic and land-based recreational activities. The design incorporates green spaces, picnic areas, and various sculptures that reflect the historical significance of the region. Visitors frequently access the park to observe the Samsun coastline from a unique perspective afforded by the landfill design. The area is integrated into the city's broader coastal recreation project, connected to nearby social facilities.
The bow of the Bandırma Ferry with the Black Sea horizon in the background.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to cover the expansive flat surface of the reclaimed land.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid the strong winds characteristic of the Black Sea coast.
Check the ferry museum's boarding status upon arrival as it may have different maintenance hours than the park itself.
Do not attempt to walk along the outer sea-wall barriers, as they are uneven and slippery.
