Janggunbong Neighborhood Park Badminton Court

Study & youth space · Seoul Nat'l Univ. Venture Town Stn. (Sillim Line)

A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.

Sports facility · Seowon Stn. (Sillim Line)

Outdoor badminton courts in Gwanak-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.

Library · Gwanaksan Stn. (Sillim Line)

Public library in Gwanak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Museum · Sindaebang Stn. (Line 2)

Horim Museum is the place to take in Goryeo celadon, Joseon white porcelain and more to your heart's content.

Park · Gwanaksan Stn. (Sillim Line)

At the foot of Gwanaksan in Daehak-dong, Gwanak-gu, the area known for the Sillim-dong exam-cram district, private land left to unauthorized farming and rubbish was bought out and opened to the public in 2009 under the neighborhood hillside park project. Since olden times

Art gallery · Seoul Nat'l Univ. Stn. (Line 2) + bus

Contemporary art for free in a cantilevered building designed by Rem Koolhaas. Combine it with a campus stroll.

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.