Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
오동근린공원
Park · Gangbuk-gu
Odong Park straddles Gangbuk-gu and Seongbuk-gu, covering Beon-dong, Mia-dong and five other neighbourhoods in Gangbuk-gu as well as Wolgok-dong in Seongbuk-gu. Its well-established woodland offers rest and recreation to residents of the nearby housing estates
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Odong Neighborhood Park Indoor Badminton Courts
₩2,600Sports facility · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)
Indoor badminton courts in Gangbuk-gu, with 8 courts.
Mia Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Mia Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangbuk Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Mia Stn. (Line 4)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Jaeganjeong
FreeCulture space · Suyu Stn. (Line 4)
A waterside cultural space on the Ui Stream. Behind 40m of floor-to-ceiling glass you can listen to LPs or read comics with views of the stream and Bukhansan. A cafe, book zone and LP listening zone share one floor, and exhibitions run year-round. It connects directly to the walking path and Baengnyeon Market, making it easy to combine.
Suyu Culture and Information Library
FreeLibrary · Samyang Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Public library in Gangbuk-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.

Buk Seoul Dream Forest
Partly freePark · Miasageori Stn. (Line 4)
One of Seoul's three largest parks. A free healing spot with a waterfall, a traditional garden and an art museum.
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.