This research focuses on the analysis of the sustainable use of the Belgrade Forest and recreation area, which make up a part of the northern forests of Istanbul. The forest, which is defined as the oxygen reservoir of the city, is one of the places that the local people use intensively. Activities for different interests such as sports, activities, leisure time, barbecue and observation are carried out in the recreation area. In such public use areas, visitors may have different needs and expectations. One of them is the use of paid facilities to be built into the forest. In the research, different questions were prepared about the way and method of use of the place, wage policy, management and improvement of conditions. A total of 193 people voluntarily responded to the study. While 68% of them stated satisfaction in terms of general use of the park, this rate could not be achieved in the specific question. In the study conducted on the activation of the entertainment sector, which is subject to a fee, within the forest area, 27% of the participants support the new construction fort his purpose, and 73% that there is no need for construction that will cause interference in the ecological system. However, a significant portion of 74% answered yes to the use of any facility to be built on the forested area for a fee. In general, people do not look kindly upon any structures on the forested site. However t they approve the usage of it in return for a fee. This situation is a guide for the development and political attitude to be applied by the park administration. As a result, the sustainability of the Belgrade Forest, which is often used by all age groups, depends on the principles of planned management. Therefore, taking into account the wishes and expectations of visitors together with the ecological situation will make the planned use more meaningful.