Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Choansan Ecological Park
초안산생태공원
Park · Dobong-gu
Originally slated for a golf driving range, the woodland was being cleared and built on when more than a decade of persistent effort by local residents changed the plan and turned it into an ecological park. Unlike other parks, facilities here were kept to a minimum
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Nearby in Dobong-gu
Choansan Indoor Badminton Court
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Indoor badminton court in Dobong-gu. 6 courts.
Choansan Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Changdong Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
Centred on a 114.1 m peak, Choansan stretches over Chang-dong in Dobong-gu to the northwest (673,166㎡) and Wolgye-dong in Nowon-gu to the southeast (950,643㎡), and was designated a park on 6 August 1971 by Ministry of Construction Notice No. 465
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Wolcheon Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Nokcheon Stn. (Line 1)
Set between Changdong Jugong apartment complexes 18 and 19, this neighbourhood park was created through land donation when the Chang-dong area was developed into apartment estates in 1980.
Seoul Youth Center Dobong
FreeStudy & youth space · Changdong Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Other parks in Seoul
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Seoullo 7017
FreeJung-gu · Seoul Station Stn. (Lines 1, 4, Airport Railroad, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
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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.