Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Gungsan Park
궁산근린공원
Park · Gangseo-gu
Gungsan has gone by many names - Pasan, Seongsan, Gwansan and Jinsan. It holds the old Baekje-era Yangcheon fortress site, Soangnu Pavilion where the Joseon painter Gyeomjae Jeong Seon painted while serving as magistrate of Yangcheon, and Yangcheon Hyanggyo Confucian school. During the Imjin
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Nearby in Gangseo-gu
Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Art Museum
Free if eligibleArt gallery · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
A museum honouring Gyeomjae Jeong Seon, master of true-view landscape painting. Free on designated days and always free for seniors and veterans.
Seoul Botanic Park
Partly freePark · Magongnaru Stn. (Line 9, Airport Railroad)
A large botanical park in Magok. The wide lawns, lake and wetland walks are free, and there's plenty to see even if you skip the paid greenhouse.
Heojun Museum
Free if eligibleMuseum · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
A Gangseo-gu district museum on the life of Heo Jun, author of the Donguibogam, and on Korean medicine. Visit on a free day and it costs nothing.
Deungbit Library
FreeLibrary · Balsan Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Heo Jun Park
FreePark · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Heogabawi Rock, Seoul Monument No. 11, stands just outside the park, while inside are the legendary Gwangjubawi Rock, a statue of Heo Jun seated and gently treating a patient, a lake, a pavilion and children's play equipment; nearby residents
Onggigol Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Sinbanghwa Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
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.