Lake Mogan, also called Gölbaşı Gölü, is a lake in Gölbaşı district, about 25 km south of Ankara. Mogan Park sits beside the shore, with a long promenade, picnic areas and paths for walking and running.
- Location: Gölbaşı district, Ankara Province
- Park address: Haymana Bulvarı, Karşıyaka Mahallesi, Gölbaşı, Ankara, 06830, Türkiye
- Shoreline promenade: approximately 4 km, with benches and viewing terraces
- Park entry: free without a vehicle; vehicle entry is charged
Where is Lake Mogan?
Lake Mogan is about 25 km south of Ankara, and Mogan Park runs along its shore in Gölbaşı. The park covers approximately 644,979 square metres, giving the lakeside outing room for paths, picnic areas and other facilities.
A wooden promenade follows the Haymana Yolu side of the lake for approximately 4 km. Viewing terraces and benches along the route offer places to pause and look across the water.
How do you get to Lake Mogan from central Ankara?
Public transport serves Mogan Park, but routes, stops and timetables can change. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Culture Portal confirms public-transport access; it does not specify the service details. For other city transport, getting around Ankara from Kızılay covers local travel.
A third-party transit source names the MOGAN PARK stop, number 11182, and gives several routes serving it. For current bus information, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality’s EGO Cepte app can search by stop name or five-digit stop number and show routes, schedules and vehicles in service. Check the official EGO service before travelling.
If you are staying at Business Park’s four-star hotel rooms, Lake Mogan is a southern Ankara outing.
What can you do around the lake?
Start with a walk along the shoreline promenade, then use the park’s walking and running paths or settle into a picnic area. Benches and viewing terraces make it easy to take breaks along the route.
Other facilities include a suspension-bridge approach to Sevgi Adası (Love Island), children’s play areas and a station-based running track. Sports facilities include three tennis courts, two mini-football fields and basketball courts.
Mogan Park also has restaurants and cafeterias, an equestrian sports centre, a research centre, a lighthouse building, a boathouse and buildings for tennis, golf, skating and cycling clubs. The Culture Portal describes the lakeside as having restaurants and cafés.
What are the facilities and access arrangements?
The park’s accessibility features include barrier-free access and a guidance service, but access conditions may differ between paths and facilities. The park is an open-air site; its visitor guidance recommends a hat and sunglasses and cautions you to take care by the lakeside.
Entry without a vehicle is free, while vehicle entry is charged. The fee amount is not stated. The EBA Mogan Park listing gives visiting hours as 09:00–16:00 Monday through Friday and 06:00–00:00 on Saturday and Sunday, while also describing the park as open 24 hours. Because those details conflict, check the official site before you go.
When should you plan a visit?
Plan around the outdoor setting and the visiting-hour information above, which can vary or be presented inconsistently. Ankara weather changes by month; Ankara’s weather by month can help you choose what to pack. The park’s visitor guidance specifically recommends a hat and sunglasses.
FAQs
Is Lake Mogan the same as Mogan Lake?
Yes. Lake Mogan is also called Mogan Gölü and Gölbaşı Gölü.
Is there a fee to enter Mogan Park?
Entry without a vehicle is free. Vehicle entry is charged, but the fee amount is not stated.
Can you take a boat trip on Lake Mogan?
The Culture Portal describes the lake as suitable for boat trips, but does not identify current operators or availability.
Can you swim at Lake Mogan?
The Culture Portal mentions a swimming pool on the shore, but does not identify its current availability or operating dates.