Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Yongsan Family Park
용산가족공원
Park · Yongsan-gu
Wide lawns and ponds give this park a Western feel. Japanese troops used the ground as a supply base during the Imjin War (1592-1598), Qing soldiers occupied it during the Imo Incident (1882), and during the Gapsin Coup
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Nearby in Yongsan-gu
National Hangeul Museum
FreeMuseum · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
※ Closed for one year for renovation.
National Museum of Korea
Partly freeMuseum · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's largest museum, with all permanent galleries free. The spacious lobby and Reflecting Pond garden are good for a rest, and Wednesday and Saturday evening openings are quieter.
Yongsan Park Partially Opened Site
FreePark · Seobinggo Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
The first section opened from the returned US military base. You can walk through the former officers' housing Complex 5 just as it was.
Yongsan Youth Center
₩4,000Sports facility · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public indoor pool in Yongsan-gu with a 5-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim 4,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Ichon Hangang Park
FreePark · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A quiet stretch of Han River park connected directly to Ichon Station. Wide lawns and tree shade, with drinking fountains and toilets. Good to combine with the National Museum of Korea.
Ichon Hangang Park Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Ichon Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Outdoor badminton courts in Yongsan-gu, with 10 courts.
Other parks in Seoul
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.