Located in the Süleymanpaşa district of Tekirdağ, Atatürk Orman Mesire Yeri is particularly close to the major cities in the Thrace and Marmara regions. This natural area, is approximately 145 kilometers (about 2 hours) from Istanbul (by car) and 590 kilometers from the capital Ankara. Additionally, there is about 440 kilometers between it and Eskişehir, and about 855 kilometers to Antalya. Its location on the Istanbul-Tekirdağ highway makes it an accessible stop for those looking to escape the big cities.
The picnic area is very close to the Tekirdağ city center (Süleymanpaşa) and is only 7-10 kilometers away. Access can be provided in a very short time by private vehicles via the Tekirdağ-Istanbul highway (D-110). For visitors who wish to use public transportation, buses and minibuses that pass through the Namık Kemal University route offer alternatives; especially its proximity to the university campus facilitates access to public transport. Stops near the picnic area can be reached with lines like 1-40 departing from the city center or with Tekulaş vehicles that pass close to the area.
Spanning a large area, Atatürk Orman Mesire Yeri has facilities that offer basic picnic amenities to its visitors. The area includes picnic tables, seating areas, children's playgrounds, and walking paths. Previous guests who have visited this picnic area reported that there are wells for drinking water and basic toilet facilities available; however, it is noted that there are no shower facilities within the premises. The presence of areas suitable for barbecuing and fixed barbecue equipment makes it particularly preferred by large picnic groups, especially on weekends.