Banpo Hangang Park Badminton Courts

Park · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9)

The world's longest bridge fountain, listed in Guinness. Free summer-night fountain shows and breezy riverside picnics are the big draw.

Park · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9) + walk

Three artificial islands floating on the Han River. A night-view favourite, with island lighting set off by the Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.

Sports facility · Sinbanpo Stn. (Line 9)

Outdoor badminton courts in Seocho-gu. 5 courts.

Sports facility · Gubanpo Stn. (Line 9)

Public indoor pool in Seocho-gu. Six-lane 25m adult pool and a three-lane toddler pool. Open swim is 3,300 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Sports facility · Jamwon Stn. (Line 3)

Free outdoor basketball court inside Banpo Hangang Park. There are two courts, No. 1 and No. 2, open 06:00–20:00. Best to avoid slots booked by teams.

Library · Express Bus Terminal Stn. (Lines 3, 7, 9), Banpo Stn. (Line 7)

The national library with Korea's largest collection. With just an ID you get a day of free access to vast materials and comfortable reading rooms.

Mapo-gu · Mapo-gu Office Stn. (Line 6)

Community gymnasium inside the Mapo Community Sports Center, with badminton and table tennis courts, a gym and a bowling alley. Fees vary by activity, so check before you go.

Gangseo-gu · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)

Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu. Seven-lane adult pool (1.2–1.5m deep) and a toddler pool (0.6m). Open swim is 3,300 won per session. There are also a gym, table tennis courts and badminton courts. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Gangdong-gu · Gangil Stn. (Line 5)

Community sports center in Gangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, with a swimming pool and badminton courts. Fees vary by activity, so check before you go.

Seodaemun-gu · Muakjae Stn. (Line 3)

Municipal youth center in Hongeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, with a gym where you can play badminton.

Nowon-gu · Junggye Stn. (Line 7)

Municipal youth center in Sanggye-dong, Nowon-gu, with a gym for badminton and a swimming pool.