Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Gocheok Park
고척근린공원
Park · Guro-gu
Guro-gu's only comprehensive park, laid out in December 1988, with a library, sports centre, senior centre, football pitch, tennis and badminton courts, a plaza and an outdoor stage; it draws an average of 50,000 visitors a year. Of the total park area, about
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Nearby in Guro-gu
Gocheok Neighborhood Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Outdoor badminton courts in Guro-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.
Gocheok Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Outdoor basketball court in Guro-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Gocheok Library
FreeLibrary · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Guro Community Sports Center
₩4,500Sports facility · 고척2동
Public indoor pool in Guro-gu. Seven-lane 25m adult pool plus a children's pool. Open swim is 4,500 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Geulmaru Hanok Children's Library
FreeLibrary · Oryu-dong Stn. (Line 1)
A Guro-gu municipal children's library in a hanok, with traditional culture programs that make it a good outing with kids.
Gocheok Open Library
FreeLibrary · Gaebong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Guro-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Other parks in Seoul
Seoul Forest
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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
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Naksan Park
FreeJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4)
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Seonyudo Park
FreeYeongdeungpo-gu · Seonyudo Stn. (Line 9)
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