Apple trees blossoming in Astana
May is a special time when the city wakes up after a long winter and green corners are filled with life and the scents of blossoming trees. There is a small apple orchard in Kemal Ataturk Park, which is getting bigger and more beautiful every year. I hope that in time, there will be many more such beautiful places in Astana. If you visit Astana in May, don’t miss such a rare event, which lasts no more than a week a year.
Where is it ?
About park
Kemal Ataturk Park in Astana is a cozy and green space located on the right bank of the Ishim River, next to Kabanbay Batyr and Tashenov Streets. It was founded in the early 2000s and named in honor of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of the Republic of Turkey, as a sign of friendship between Kazakhstan and Turkey.
🌿 Features of the park
The park is characterized by a calm atmosphere and a variety of greenery. It is especially beautiful in spring, when apple trees and lilacs bloom, filling the air with aromas. There are playgrounds for children, bicycle paths, recreational areas with swings and benches, and a skateboard area that attracts young people.
🏛 Monuments and sculptures
On the territory of the park there is a monument to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, symbolizing the friendship between Kazakhstan and Turkey. There is also a monument to Yunus Emre, a Turkish poet of the XIII century, who had a significant influence on Turkish literature.
🛠 Reconstruction and landscaping
In 2022, the park was reconstructed: playgrounds were renovated, new swings and benches were installed, and bicycle paths were improved. It is also planned to create a multifunctional arena for sports and cultural events.
📍 How to get there
You can get to the park by buses №2, 10, 31 (stop “Ataturk Park”) or №3, 10, 20, 23, 37 (stop “Samal Microdistrict”).
Kemal Ataturk Park is a place where you can enjoy nature, relax with your family or friends and feel the atmosphere of friendship between nations.
