Photo: Seoul Parks (Seoul Metropolitan Government)
우장산근린공원
Park · Gangseo-gu
In the centre of Gangseo-gu, a park where woodland, art spaces and sports facilities come together within the city. The mountain's name comes from the rain rituals the Yangcheon magistrate once held here during droughts. The rite was performed three times...
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Ujangsan Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor badminton court in Gangseo-gu. Open 24 hours.
Parasite Museum
FreeMuseum · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Ujangsan Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seonangdang Neighborhood Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor basketball court in Gangseo-gu. 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Ujangsan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Ujangsan Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gangseo-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Gangseo Olympic Community Sports Center
₩3,300Sports facility · Gayang Stn. (Line 9)
Public indoor pool in Gangseo-gu. Seven-lane adult pool (1.2–1.5m deep) and a toddler pool (0.6m). Open swim is 3,300 won per session. There are also a gym, table tennis courts and badminton courts. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
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.