Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gocheok Library

Sports facility · 고척2동

Public indoor pool in Guro-gu. Seven-lane 25m adult pool plus a children's pool. Open swim is 4,500 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.

Park · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)

Guro-gu's only comprehensive park, laid out in December 1988, with a library, sports centre, senior centre, football pitch, tennis and badminton courts, a plaza and an outdoor stage; it draws an average of 50,000 visitors a year. Of the total park area, about

Sports facility · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)

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

Sports facility · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)

Outdoor basketball court in Guro-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.

Library · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)

A Guro-gu municipal children's library in a hanok, with traditional culture programs that make it a good outing with kids.

Library · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)

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

Jung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2)

A landmark right in front of Seoul Plaza. Known for its stepped bookshelves and glass-walled plaza views, with a rooftop and cafe for a break.

Gangnam-gu · Samseong Stn. (Line 2), Bongeunsa Stn. (Line 9)

Famous for its 13m-high shelves, this is a photo hotspot inside COEX Mall. Ideal escape from summer heat and winter cold, with plenty of seating.

Jongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

A campus-style library on the Bukchon hillside. A healing spot where you can picnic on garden benches among spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.

Yongsan-gu · Myeongdong Stn. / Hoehyeon Stn. (Line 4)

A library atop a stairway on the slopes of Namsan. Read a book, then walk straight on to Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower on a free route.

Jongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)

On the edge of Sajik Park and Inwangsan. Read, then stroll the park; pair it with Gyeongbokgung for a full day.