Mikayil Garden (Mahabad National Park)

Mikayil Garden, also known as Mahabad National Park (Park-e Melat), is located in the city of Mahabad in West Azerbaijan Province. The park lies near the Mahabad Dam Lake and is one of the most important urban green spaces in the region. The Mahabad River flows through the garden, making it one of the most beautiful and lively spots where nature meets the city: water, trees and urban space come together to create a harmonious and pleasant landscape.

Beyond its recreational role, the park offers many amenities, including a buffet, restrooms, prayer platforms, gazebos and a children's playground. The riverside paths and the more natural parts of the park provide a quiet setting that is ideal for resting and spending leisure time. The symbolic "Pordi Sur" bridge, which recalls the region's historic bridge that was destroyed, is also an important element of the park's identity. In some areas of the park, visitors can enjoy activities such as boating on the river, play equipment and light sports facilities.

Getting to Mikayil Garden is very easy, and it can be reached readily from inside the city of Mahabad. The best time to visit the park is from spring to early autumn, when the river is fuller and the trees are at their greenest. That said, in autumn the park's colorful leaves create a special and very eye-catching scene. Practicing responsible nature tourism, such as keeping the river clean, not damaging the greenery and respecting the park's public environment, plays an important part in preserving this valuable urban space.