# Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Lokomotif Children's Villl > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kocaeli-metropolitan-municipality-lokomotif-childrens-villl > Updated: 2026-11-03T08:30:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is developing the Lokomotif Children's Village project as part of its ‘Child-Friendly Kocaeli’ initiative. The project focuses on supporting the social and individual development of children aged 3 to 6 through play and discovery-based learning. Initial developments included the construction of a center in Karamürsel on Çınar Street. This facility, designed to serve children aged 3 to 6, features seven specialized education wagons, an agricultural garden, and a venue called ‘Loko Sahne’ for theater and music. This site was intended to open in late 2026. The project has since expanded to include two new locations in the Başiskele and Gölcük districts. The Başiskele site, located at Seymen Millet Bahçesi, and the Gölcük site will each feature eight thematic wagons offering workshops in areas such as art, science, music, and architecture. These new facilities are scheduled to open in 2027. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality expands Locomotive Children's Village project Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is adding two new Locomotive Children's Village locations in Başiskele and Gölcük, featuring thematic educational wagons, with an expected opening in 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kocaeli-metropolitan-municipality-expands-locomotive-childrens-village-project ### 2026-10-29: Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality to open Lokomotif Children's Village Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality is constructing the Lokomotif Children's Village in Karamürsel, featuring seven educational wagons, an agricultural garden, and a performance stage for children aged 3-6. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kocaeli-metropolitan-municipality-to-open-lokomotif-childrens-village --- Cite as: Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Lokomotif Children's Villl. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kocaeli-metropolitan-municipality-lokomotif-childrens-villl