The park is situated along a reclaimed section of the Tekirdağ coastline, significantly altering the city's relationship with the Marmara Sea.
Its name, 'Barış ve Özgürlük,' reflects the broader Turkish civic tradition of naming public spaces after core republican values.
The layout is specifically designed to facilitate long-distance walking paths that link to the wider Tekirdağ seafront promenade.
The park serves as a central observation point for viewing maritime traffic heading toward the Bosphorus Strait.
Peace and Freedom Park is a prominent municipal green space located on the Marmara Sea waterfront in Tekirdağ, Turkey. The park serves as a primary recreational hub for the city, featuring extensive pedestrian walkways that parallel the coastline. It houses several commemorative monuments and sculptural installations dedicated to the themes of peace and liberty. The grounds are landscaped with mature trees providing shade and grass lawns intended for public leisure. It functions as a connector between the urban residential districts and the coastal promenade. The site is a popular gathering point for local residents to exercise, walk, and view the sunset over the sea. Infrastructure includes benches, seating areas, and direct access to the municipal coastline.
The raised viewing points along the seawall overlooking the Marmara Sea.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the sunset over the Marmara Sea from the park's vantage point.
Use the coastal path to walk toward the nearby city center harbor area.
Bring comfortable walking shoes as the promenade is extensive.
Avoid visiting during extreme midday summer heat as there is limited overhead shelter in open lawn areas.
