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Papara Park (Trabzonspor stadium): where it is and how to get there
Trabzonspor's seaside stadium in Akyazı: location, directions from the city centre and what is nearby.
Where is Papara Park?
Papara Park is Trabzonspor's stadium, built on reclaimed land at Akyazı on the Black Sea shore, east of Trabzon city centre and before Yomra. It is known locally by the Akyazı name and has carried different sponsor names over the years.
Directions from Trabzon centre
- By car: follow the coastal highway (D010) eastbound from Meydan towards Yomra; the stadium is directly on the sea side of the road, about 15–20 minutes outside match days.
- By taxi: a short, inexpensive ride from the centre; tell the driver 'Akyazı stadyum'.
- By public transport: city minibuses and buses running the coastal route east from the centre pass the stadium area. Check the current route and timing locally before you travel.
- On foot: the seaside promenade east of the centre reaches the area, though it is a long walk.
Around the stadium
- The seafront walking and cycling path along the coast.
- Cafés and fish restaurants along the eastern shore towards Yomra.
- Trabzon city centre attractions — Meydan, Boztepe, Hagia Sophia — are all within a short drive.
Match days
On match days the coastal road and parking near Akyazı get busy and traffic is redirected. Leave early, or take a taxi and walk the last stretch. Ticketing, parking rules and access points change season to season, so confirm them with the club before travelling.
Around the stadium
Papara Park sits in Trabzon city centre, so match-day visitors usually stay nearby — see hotels by area and the airport transfer guide.
Frequently asked
- Where exactly is Papara Park?
- In Akyazı, on the Black Sea shore just east of Trabzon city centre, on the coastal road towards Yomra.
- How do I get there from the city centre?
- Drive or take a taxi east along the coastal road for about 15–20 minutes; coastal minibuses also serve the area.
- Is it worth visiting outside match days?
- The seafront around it is pleasant for a walk, and it pairs well with the coastal cafés towards Yomra.