The aim of this study was to implement a developed and tested methodology to determine the function of forest recreation, which can be useful for forest management and planning. In the study, structural components that are effective in evaluation of categories and types of seven recreational areas (Bentler, Falih Rıfkı Atay, Irmak, Kirazlıbent, Kömürcübent, Neşetsuyu and M.Akif Ersoy) in The Bentler Planning Unit of Belgrad Forest were rendered into a measurable situation and digitized. One hundred and three sample plots were taken to digitize the recreation areas. Forty-six different attributes of every sample plot belonging to the 7 recreation zones were digitized and a database related with geographic information systems was established. In addition, by calculating the tariff prices and net incomes of the recreation areas, a way to interactively compare them was tried to constitute. Results showed that 60 percent of the trees in the investigation field were at middle or more important level of the disease and about 65 percent of the recreational area has severely compacted soils. Allowable cut amounts were determined for each recreation zone and optimal periodic area for recreation working circle was calculated. By this way, natural indicators of recreation function in Belgrad Forest were digitized and stand recreation values were determined on ecosystem base. This approach will enable to use the results of other disciplines’ research that can guide and construct the basis of forest management and planning. The management and planning of the forest recreation zones should be based on specific and clear forest economic policy and environmental principles. It is also necessary to investigate the processes of recreation degradation by type and class of recreation activities.