Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
아시아근린공원
Park · Songpa-gu
Asia Park was created for the 1986 Asian Games together with the athletes' and press village apartment complexes, and sits close to the Seoul Sports Complex and other competition venues. Filled with pines, jujube trees and all kinds of flowers
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Jamsil Sports Complex Swimming Pool 1
₩4,000Sports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)
Public indoor pool in Songpa-gu, with a 2-lane competition pool (50m x 25m) and a 10-lane diving pool (25m x 25m). Open swim costs 4,000 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Jamsil 7-dong Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu. 3 courts.
Jamsil 2-dong Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor badminton court in Songpa-gu. 2 courts.
Jamsil Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Samjeon Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor basketball court in Songpa-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Sonamu Eondeok Jamsil-bondong Library
FreeLibrary · Samjeon Stn. (Line 9)
Public library in Songpa-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jamsil Hangang Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Sports Complex Stn. (Lines 2, 9)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
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.