Parks / Play Areas

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
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Message Posted:
15/03/2009 19:16

Does anyone know of any Parks or Play Areas in the Lapta / Alcansak area?, it is the only thing we have not found in Northern Cyprus which my young children really do miss when out there on holiday.

susief


Joined: 06/11/2008
Posts: 529

Message Posted:
15/03/2009 21:20

There aren't very good ones in Alsancak or Lapta (that I've found anyway!) But there's a really good one in Karaoglanoglu - turn off the main road, signposted to Karaman (i think!), over a tiny bridge then first left, follow road over speed bumps round bend to left then second right. It's called Sevgi Park. Also there's another small park in Karsiyaka, just off the main road on the right hand side coming from Girne.

There's also a toddler group at the Lapida Hotel every Wednesday 10am-noon. Another board member runs a group over in Catalkoy on Mondays and Thursdays so might be worth a trip. Hope that helps

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
15/03/2009 22:56

Bıllbob,

My kıds are 4 and 6 they love ıt down by Kyrenıa Harbour 2 play areas and an ıce cream stall to keep the lıttle ones occupıed...............

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
15/03/2009 23:42

we miss our Big green parks at home to walk the dogs and watch the children play.we just hope we can entertain the gradchildren enough when they visit,as they cant just swim all the time,will ahve to remember the play area down town,thanks for that.x











spider

Pogle


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 1536

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 00:39

Bit of a drive, although a pleasant one, we go to Guzelyurt Park. On the left before you enter the town. There are large grassed areas, a mini zoo with Ostriches and various other birds, well, I guess zoo is pushing it a bit! There is a great wooden TURKCELL playground in the park and a roundabout and other play area.

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 12:45

Many thanks for your replies, I do know the play areas down by the Harbour but no others. Can you tell me please Susie where Karoglanoglu is? I would like to try the park you mention " Sevgi Park" even if it is quite far away from Lapta.

susief


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Posts: 529

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 13:01

It's not too far from Lapta - a 10 minute drive maybe? From Lapta take the main road towards Girne. Karaoglanoglu is between Lapta and Girne on the main road - from about the Tempo supermaket up to about the GAU turning. After Tempo carry on till you come to a cross roads, take the road to the right signposted to Karaman - there's a Kirni Pilic, shop on the corner. Take that and then follow signs to Sevgi Park. Hope that makes sense! Its a big park with a good climbing frame/slides and also has an outside gym if you're feeling energetic yourself! Also has a basketball hoop so maybe take a ball along for added fun.

vee123


Joined: 15/04/2008
Posts: 393

Message Posted:
16/03/2009 14:28

billbob, what town are you talking about where you mentioned guzelyurt park. is it in girne??

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
17/03/2009 09:59

Many thanks Susie, that is great!

Vee, I do not know where Guzelyurt Park is, maybe Pogle could tell us?

susief


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Posts: 529

Message Posted:
22/03/2009 18:15

Billbob - an amendment to my directions. I discovered today that what used to be a shop selling chicken is now in fact a very nice ice-cream shop called Moda and painted florescent yellow. They do lovely ice-cream with a small cone only costing 1ytl so is a good place to stop off after a run around at the park. So, look for that and take the turning on the right there and follow signs to Sevgi Park. Have fun!

billbob


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
23/03/2009 11:50

Many thanks Susie, that's very kind, I had noted your directions and it was to be our first stop! Ruth x

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 12:07

susief, i stay not to far from there, will you give me a push on the swings.......

susief


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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 12:12

It'll cost ya...... an icecream (or two!!)

jock1



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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 12:17

well ok then, but its a bit wet now...

susief


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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 12:19

Well maybe we could put our wellies on and splash in the puddles instead?

jock1



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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 12:26

sound's Good, i will be there in 5 minutes..........

jock1



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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 13:08

Where were you?

susief


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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 13:15

Drove up, took one look at your pink flowery wellies and drove off again ;-)

jock1



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Message Posted:
23/03/2009 14:00

LOL that will be the day!!!!