# Reşadiye Recreation Area opening in Çekmeköy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/readiye-recreation-area-opening-in-ekmeky
> Updated: 2026-09-06T08:42:16.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Reşadiye Recreation Area has officially opened to the public in the Çekmeköy district of Istanbul. Constructed by the Çekmeköy Municipality, the facility was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by local officials, including Çekmeköy Mayor Orhan Çerkez, Şile District Governor Mustafa Çit, and AK Party Istanbul Provincial Chairman Abdullah Özdemir.

The new site features park areas, a place of worship, indoor and outdoor social facilities, and barbecue areas designed for community socialization. During the ceremony, Mayor Orhan Çerkez stated that the facility is intended to provide a “healthy and social environment for residents and their children.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Reşadiye Recreation Area opens in Çekmeköy

The Reşadiye Recreation Area in Çekmeköy, Istanbul, has officially opened, offering new park spaces, social facilities, and barbecue areas for local residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/readiye-recreation-area-opens-in-ekmeky

### 2026-08-12: Seydişehir Municipality to develop new recreation area at Gökçehüyük Dam

Seydişehir Municipality is transforming the Gökçehüyük Dam area into a modern recreation site with new walking paths, picnic areas, and improved infrastructure to boost local tourism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seydiehir-municipality-to-develop-new-recreation-area-at-gkehyk-dam

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