Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Galsan Park
갈산근린공원
Park · Yangcheon-gu
The eastern ridge of Yongwangsan runs down to Anyangcheon Stream; follow the stream south to the boundary with Guro-gu and you reach the ridge of Kalsan. Mountains in Yangcheon-gu are generally rounded in form, but Kalsan
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Nearby in Yangcheon-gu
Galsan Library
FreeLibrary · Yangcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 2)
Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Galsan Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Yangcheon-gu Office Stn. (Line 2)
Outdoor basketball court in Yangcheon-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
English Specialized Library
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Public library in Yangcheon-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yangcheon Community Sports Center
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A free reading retreat in a glass building among the trees, great for browsing books with children. Pairs well with a walk in the park.
Anyangcheon Sports and Ecology Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Dorimcheon Stn. (Line 2)
Outdoor basketball court in Yangcheon-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.
Other parks in Seoul
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