Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
개운산근린공원
Park · Seongbuk-gu
Designated on March 12, 1940, Gaeunsan Park is a hillside park with the character of a village hill. It is ringed by Donam-dong, Anam-dong and Jongam-dong, sits next to Sungshin Women's University and Korea University, and covers 297,926 square metres
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Gaeunsan Sports Center
₩4,500Sports facility · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Seongbuk-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool and an 11m children's pool. Open swim 4,500 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Sungshin Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Sungshin Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4, Ui-Sinseol Line)
Geulbit Library
FreeLibrary · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Mulbit Swimming Pool
₩5,000Sports facility · Gireum Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Seongbuk-gu with a 6-lane adult pool, a 1-lane children's pool and a 1-lane toddler pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Jongam-dong Saenal Library
FreeLibrary · Wolgok Stn. (Line 6)
Public library in Seongbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Youth Center Seongbuk
FreeStudy & youth space · Korea Univ. Stn. (Line 6)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
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.