Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
율현공원
Park · Gangnam-gu
In the southeastern part of the Segok District 2 area, the northern section next to the apartment blocks has a wide lawn plaza, a landmark park management building and a reading rest area for relaxed breaks, while the southern section
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Tanheo Memorial Buddhist Museum
FreeMuseum · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
The museum honors the scholarship and virtue of the great master Tanheo, who reconciled the teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism, displaying his personal effects, books and translated works.
Haengbok Children's Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · 세곡동
Outdoor badminton court in Gangnam-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Gangnam-gu Motgol Library
FreeLibrary · 세곡동
Public library in Gangnam-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Dodam Children's Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · 세곡동
Outdoor badminton courts in Gangnam-gu. 3 courts. Open 24 hours.
Gangnam Sports and Culture Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Suseo Stn. (Line 3, Suin-Bundang Line)
Public indoor pool with open swim.
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.
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.