Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
초안산근린공원
Park · Dobong-gu
Centred on a 114.1 m peak, Choansan stretches over Chang-dong in Dobong-gu to the northwest (673,166㎡) and Wolgye-dong in Nowon-gu to the southeast (950,643㎡), and was designated a park on 6 August 1971 by Ministry of Construction Notice No. 465
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Dobong Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Nokcheon Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Dobong-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Choansan Ecological Park
FreePark · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)
Originally slated for a golf driving range, the woodland was being cleared and built on when more than a decade of persistent effort by local residents changed the plan and turned it into an ecological park. Unlike other parks, facilities here were kept to a minimum
Wolcheon Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Nokcheon Stn. (Line 1)
Set between Changdong Jugong apartment complexes 18 and 19, this neighbourhood park was created through land donation when the Chang-dong area was developed into apartment estates in 1980.
Wolcheon Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Nokcheon Stn. (Line 1)
Outdoor badminton court in Dobong-gu. Open 24 hours.
Choansan Indoor Badminton Court
₩1,200Sports facility · Ssangmun Stn. (Line 4)
Indoor badminton court in Dobong-gu. 6 courts.
Seoul Youth Center Dobong
FreeStudy & youth space · Changdong Stn. (Lines 1, 4)
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.