For the kids · Ankara, Turkey
9 Things to Do in Ankara with Kids
Gençlik Parkı leads the list. The rest of family-friendly Ankara follows, ranked by real visits.
Chosen by venue type (family-oriented categories), ordered by real review volume. Updated monthly.
Gençlik Parkı
Park & natureGençlik Parkı, meaning 'Youth Park,' is a historic urban park in central Ankara, opened in 1943.
Read our full guide →Dikmen Vadisi Park
Park & natureFree entryDikmen Vadisi Park is a serene green corridor stretching through the heart of Ankara, providing a peaceful escape from the city's bustle.
Read our full guide →Segmenler ParkI
Park & natureFree entrySegmenler Parkı is a linear green space in the Çankaya district of Ankara, stretching along Iran Caddesi.
Read our full guide →Kuğulu Park
Park & natureKuğulu Park is a charming green space in the heart of Ankara, best known for its picturesque pond where swans glide gracefully.
Read our full guide →Atatürk Forest Farm and Zoo
Park & natureAtatürk Forest Farm and Zoo, founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1925, is a sprawling urban farm and zoo on the western edge of Ankara.
Read our full guide →TERS EV Ankara
EntertainmentTERS EV Ankara is a distinctive entertainment attraction situated in the open parking area of Kentpark AVM in Ankara.
Read our full guide →Fantasyland
EntertainmentFantasyland is a beloved indoor amusement park located on Selanik Caddesi in central Ankara, offering a whimsical escape for families and young children.
Read our full guide →Da Vinci Board Game Cafe
Park & natureFree entryDa Vinci Board Game Cafe is a popular spot in Ankara's Bahçelievler district, offering a cozy environment for friends and families to enjoy a vast library of board games.
Read our full guide →Reff Cafe Playstation
EntertainmentReff Cafe Playstation is a popular hangout spot in Ankara's Emek neighborhood, combining a relaxed cafe atmosphere with dedicated PlayStation gaming areas.
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How we pick these
We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 55 Ankara places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.
Good to know
Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.
Popular museums and parks in Ankara are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.
Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.
Common questions
Is Ankara good to visit with kids?+
Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.
What can you do for free with kids in Ankara?+
Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Ankara for the full set.
How many days do you need in Ankara with children?+
Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.
Rather have a human do the planning? A Local Friend can build this day for you, at local prices.