Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
Dogok Park
도곡근린공원
Park · Gangnam-gu
A hillside park bounded by Nonhyeon-ro, Dogok-dong-gil, Eonju-ro and Nambusunhwan-ro, with trails on every side making it easy to reach. Along the paths are badminton courts, a cultural exhibition space, a multipurpose sports field, rest areas and fitness equipment
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Gangnam-gu
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