Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Independence Park
독립근린공원
Park · Seodaemun-gu
Opened on August 15, 1992, Independence Park was created so that later generations would remember the spirit of the patriots imprisoned for resisting in the cause of national independence. Until then, housing and shops stood at the park entrance
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Nearby in Seodaemun-gu
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
₩3,000Museum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall stands where countless independence activists, including Kim Gu and Kang Woo-gyu, were imprisoned.
Lee Jin-a Memorial Library
FreeLibrary · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
A lovely library with glass walls looking onto park woodland. Pairs well with a free walk to Dongnimmun and Seodaemun Prison History Hall.
Ansan Beacon Mound
FreeViewpoint · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
A beacon mound at the 296m summit. A favoured photo spot for night views across southern Seoul to the Han River, Yongsan, Yeouido and Mok-dong.
National Memorial Hall of the Korean Provisional Government
FreeMuseum · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
The Constitution of the Republic of Korea states that the nation 'upholds the legacy of the Provisional Government born of the March First Independence Movement.' This memorial hall embodies that constitutional spirit.
Geumhwa Badminton Courts
₩2,000Sports facility · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Outdoor badminton courts in Seodaemun-gu. 5 courts.
Ansan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeMountain & trail · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.
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.