Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
광평근린공원
Park · Gangnam-gu
Designated around the burial ground of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong, Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 48, the park sits on the northeast side of Daemosan. The grounds hold some 70 clan tombs, including those of Grand Prince Gwangpyeong and of Bangbeon, Grand Prince Muan and son of King Taejo
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Suseo Youth Center
₩6,000Sports facility · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)
Public indoor pool in Gangnam-gu with a five-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 6,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Gangnam Residents' Amenity Center Swimming Pool
₩6,000Sports facility · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public indoor pool in Gangnam-gu. Six-lane adult pool plus a children's pool. Open swim is 6,000 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Yeollin Library
FreeLibrary · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gaepo Haneulkkum Library
FreeLibrary · Daecheong Stn. (Line 3)
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangnam Sports and Culture Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public indoor pool with open swim.
Daemosan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · Irwon Stn. (Line 3)
A gentle 293m hill also known as Guksubong. Its shape was likened to an old woman, so it was called Halmisan until King Taejong's Heolleung tomb was built here and a royal order renamed it Daemosan. According to long-standing local lore
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.