Antalya's Northern Viewpoint
Situated in upper Kepez, just north of Antalya's main intercity bus terminal and directly across from the city zoo, Kepez Kent Ormanı (Kepez City Forest) offers a perspective not often found: instead of looking toward the mountains from the city, you look down at the city from above. From here, Antalya unfolds in a single panorama, from the bay to the peaks.
This 140,000-square-meter forest area takes on a different character with every season, its canopy of pine and oak trees providing shade and coolness. Maintained and continually developed by Kepez Municipality, the park has firmly established itself as the go-to green alternative for Antalya residents wanting to step away from the coast on weekends.
A Wide Range, from Adventure to Stillness
Kepez City Forest is home to walking and running trails, cycling paths, outdoor fitness equipment, and seating areas. Picnic zones and cafeterias make day visits comfortable. Adventure Park offers a 10-stage rope course and a zipline for children aged 4 to 12. A structure known as the Osmanlı Otağı (Ottoman Tent) within the forest serves as an atmospheric rest stop. The viewing terrace in the Kepezüstü area looks out over a panoramic sweep from the city center to the bay and the Beydağları mountains.
Antalya Zoo sits immediately beside the forest, and DokumaPark is a short distance beyond — all three can comfortably fit into a single day in Kepez.
Practical Information
- Location: North of Kepez Municipality, Kepezüstü area, Kepez, Antalya. Close to Antalya's intercity bus terminal.
- Getting There: Take bus lines 5, 6, or 11 to the tram's last stop, then walk approximately 800 meters. By private car, follow the Burdur road and the signs toward the zoo and forest.
- Entrance: Free. The Adventure Park section may have a separate fee.
- Opening Hours: Open year-round.
- Best Time to Visit: Mornings are cool and quiet. The viewing terrace at sunset, with Antalya and the bay spread below, is a highlight.
- Combine With: Antalya Zoo and DokumaPark can all be covered together for a comprehensive day in Kepez.
