Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
문정근린공원
Park · Songpa-gu
After the Bugok–Donong railway plan was cancelled in 1993, the unused rail land sat undeveloped until it was gradually turned into a park between 2004 and 2009, creating a key green axis and a healthy place to rest in central Songpa-gu.
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Dudaemi Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)
Outdoor badminton courts in Songpa-gu. 5 courts. Open 24 hours.
Songi Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)
Outdoor badminton courts in Songpa-gu, with 5 courts. Open 24 hours.
Munjeong Station Fun Station Exercise Garden
₩5,000Sports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)
An idle lot by Exit 3 of Munjeong Station turned into 18,000 m² of exercise space, with a running track and futsal, basketball, table tennis and pickleball courts in one place.
Songpa Geulmaru Library
FreeLibrary · Jangji Stn. (Line 8)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Sori Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)
Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu, with 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Sori Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Munjeong Stn. (Line 8)
Outdoor basketball court in Songpa-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seoul Forest
FreeSeongdong-gu · Seoul Forest Stn. (Suin-Bundang Line)
A large ecological park in the middle of the city. Lots of mature trees, shade and benches, with drinking fountains and toilets throughout, so summer walks are comfortable.
Gyeongui Line Forest Park
FreeMapo-gu · Hongik Univ. Stn. (Line 2, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A 6.3 km linear park on a former railway. The Yeonnam-dong stretch, nicknamed Yeontral Park, strings together shade, lawns and cafes. Few drinking fountains, so bring water.
Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
An elevated garden walkway converted from an old overpass, with planters, benches, a foot bath and drinking fountains. Lovely at night, so an evening stroll beats midday.
Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
A hilltop park along the Seoul City Wall trail, known for city night views and sunsets. Carry water for the climb.
Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
An ecological park on an island in the Han, built from a former water treatment plant. Ivy-covered structures and green gardens, reached by the Rainbow Bridge, with many shaded paths.