Rafetpaşa Football Pitch Completely Renovated

Bornova Municipality has completely renovated the artificial turf football pitch in Rafetpaşa Neighborhood, which had deteriorated over time, giving it a modern new look. Inspecting the pitch, now reopened with a brand-new playing surface and secure perimeter fencing, Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki said: “Our goal is to create facilities in every neighborhood of Bornova where children and young people can play sports safely.”

Bornova Municipality continues its efforts to modernize sports facilities across the district and provide residents with higher-quality spaces for an active lifestyle. As part of these efforts, municipal teams carried out a comprehensive renovation of the artificial turf football pitch located on 5054/1 Street in Rafetpaşa Neighborhood. The playing surface was renewed in line with relevant standards, and new perimeter fencing was installed to improve safety. The pitch has now reopened for public use.

First Kick-Off at the Renovated Pitch by Mayor Eşki and Young Noyan

Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki visited the neighborhood to inspect the modernized facility, accompanied by Rafetpaşa Neighborhood Headwoman Duygu Güzel and the relevant department directors of Bornova Municipality. During his tour of the pitch, Mayor Eşki stepped onto the field with his son, Noyan Volkan, and played football. The visit was marked by cheerful moments.

Mayor Eşki: “We Are Moving Our Children Away from Concrete and Towards Sports”

Stating that they are determined to strengthen sports infrastructure throughout Bornova, Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized that efforts to expand and improve sports facilities would continue:

“We are working to directly address the social and sporting needs of our residents in every corner of Bornova. The pitch in Rafetpaşa Neighborhood had reached the end of its useful life and was no longer safe for our children. Our teams acted quickly and essentially rebuilt the entire facility, from the playing surface to the perimeter fencing.

Our greatest priority is to help children and young people move away from digital addiction, the negative influences of street life and concrete surroundings, and encourage them to spend time in green spaces and sports facilities. We will continue renovating existing facilities and opening new ones, neighborhood by neighborhood, until not a single child in Bornova is left without the opportunity to play sports. I hope our renovated pitch will bring joy and good fortune to all residents of Rafetpaşa and to the young children who may become the athletes of the future.”

Full Marks from the Neighborhood Headwoman and Residents

Expressing her satisfaction with the renovation, Rafetpaşa Neighborhood Headwoman Duygu Güzel thanked Mayor Eşki on behalf of the local community. Noting that the pitch had become much safer and more attractive than before, Güzel said:

“Our children can now play football here with complete peace of mind. We sincerely thank Mayor Ömer Eşki and all municipal employees who listened to the needs of our neighborhood and restored our pitch for us in such a short time.”

During the visit, Mayor Ömer Eşki also spoke with neighborhood residents, reaffirming the municipality’s commitment to providing equal services in every neighborhood of Bornova.