Jungnang Water Recycling Center Badminton Court

Museum · Yongdap Stn. (Line 2)

Built atop a working sewage treatment plant, with views of the underground facilities. A good rainy-day outing for kids.

Culture space · Janghanpyeong Stn. (Line 5)

Korea's largest upcycling complex, with designer studios, a materials library and an upcycle shop. Best visited Tuesday to Friday on your own.

Study & youth space · Janghanpyeong Stn. (Line 5)

Free study rooms and employment support space for young people.

Sports facility · Yongdap Stn. (Line 2)

Public indoor pool in Seongdong-gu with a 5-lane adult pool. Open swim 4,000 won per session, and there is a gym on site. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.

Art gallery · Yongdap Stn. (Line 2)

Haengwon Gallery, located on the 1st floor of the library.

Library · Dapsimni Stn. (Line 5)

Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.

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.