Last weekend, my friends and I spent a day at the new youth center park, Çankaya Youth Center, and it turned out to be an enjoyable experience with some caveats.
Firstly, the park offers a wide range of outdoor activities, from climbing walls to basketball courts, which make it a perfect place for young people to stay active. The staff is also very friendly and sometimes even join the young people playing games.
However, there were a few things that could see some improvement. Firstly, I’d say that the food options in the cafeteria were quite limited, and the snack bar was full of lavish snacks, which were pretty expensive. Additionally, there was an unbearable and musty smell in the toilets, which I think gives you an idea of the state of the sports equipment; spoiler alert, they’re in terrible condition.
Overall, if you are not really passionate about sports and just want a place where you can socialize, the youth center is perfect! Just don’t forget to use the toilet before you come, and bring some snacks with you.